City of Roma TDHCA HOME Program: Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance (HRA) and Persons with Disabilities (PWD)

How it works

The City of Roma participates in the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) HOME Program and says it offers assistance to eligible homeowners and people with disabilities to improve housing conditions and accessibility. The city states the program provides funding to rehabilitate or reconstruct homes for low-income homeowners whose homes no longer meet minimum standards, and to make housing accessible, safe, and supportive of independent living for individuals with disabilities.

What the money covers

The official page describes home rehabilitation or reconstruction, plus accessibility-related improvements for people with disabilities. It does not give a line-item list of specific hardening items, a maximum award amount, or a match requirement.

Eligibility

The city says applicants must be residents of the City of Roma, meet income eligibility requirements based on household size and area median income (AMI), and own and reside in a property that needs rehabilitation or reconstruction. The page also says applicants do not need to be elderly or disabled to apply.

How to apply

Roma says applications for the HOME Program were accepted starting Monday, January 27, 2025, through Friday, March 21, 2025, in person at 201 W. Convent Blvd., Roma, Texas, during posted business hours. The page also says applicants must complete the intake application and provide required documentation.

Income limits

The page publishes Starr County income limits for 1- to 8-person households at 30%, 50%, 60%, and 80% AMI. For example, 80% AMI is listed as $42,000 for 1 person and $79,200 for 8 people. The page does not say whether these are the only qualifying thresholds or how they are applied beyond the stated income eligibility requirement.