Help Available For WilCo Residents Impacted By Coronavirus

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — Hill Country Community Ministries has joined three other local non-profits in providing rent and utility assistance to Williamson County residents financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.

The aid is via the Wilco Forward Phase III program, officials wrote in the county newsletter. Each agency will handle the application and vetting process in their service areas, along with the issuing of the checks directly to the landlord, property management company, or utility company, officials said.

All four agencies will follow the criteria below to assess eligibility:

• All residences assisted must be located in Williamson County.

• Up to the rent amount based on the lease agreement plus late fees for up to a total of 3 months
• For approved applications, the applicant must request additional funds after the first month of assistance on an as needed basis.
• Up to $1,500 of utility assistance per residence on an as needed basis.
• Applicant must show evidence that the assistance is needed due to issues caused by COVID-19.

For further information visit the Williamson County website.