Homeowner Resilience Program
​Our objective is to enhance the resilience of households and communities by providing individualized as well as group-based support and resources. As a Community Initiated Solutions partner, DVCC is committed to helping Austin residents learn about available assistance.
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DVCC is providing counseling, advocacy, financial assistance, and educational events through our Homeowner Resilience Program. It's a step towards preserving and building wealth while ensuring a brighter future for all residents.
Eligibility
In order to qualify for assistance from this program you have to meet ALL of the following criteria:
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Must be a homeowner.
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Must live within 1 mile of the proposed new lines & considered at risk for displacement by COA (City of Austin).
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Must attend educational classes provided by DVCC.
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Must be 80% or below the MFI (Median Family Income) based on household size.
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To see if your home is located in qualifying areas please enter your address here: City of Austin Eligibility Map​
Do you fall at or below 80% the MFI? You can check here: MFI check​
Applicants will complete a series of questions to determine eligibility, including their home address, income, and contact details.
Upon submission, they will receive a confirmation and DVCC will request additional information. Those who do not qualify will be notified.
Legal Assistance
DVCC will help homeowners by providing the following resources.
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Creating and completing Will
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Asset protection
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Legal protection against aggressive companies praying on at-risk homeowners
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Legal assistance to protect property
Financial Assistance
DVCC will financially help individuals who are struggling to keep their home.
Eligible homeowners will be able to apply for financial assistance for
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Weatherization
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Accessibility upgrades
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Utility bill assistance
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Mortgage Assistance
Do you also love to advocate for your community?
DVCC will be providing opportunities for homeowners to become part of the
CHA (Community Homeowner Advocates) program. This can go hand in hand with the homeowner resilience program, meaning you can be apart of both programs.​​
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CHAs will be given a monthly stipend for working with DVCC to promote and educate fellow neighbors on the Homeowner Resilience Program.
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​For more information regarding CHA's please fill out the form below:
Not a homeowner? No problem!
While DVCC cannot directly help you, we can lead you in the right direction. There are many programs that can help with help protect you from the changes Project Connect will bring to many neighborhoods in Austin.
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