TBRA Application Information








INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING APPLICATION
FOR
TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE


****TBRA Funds can be used for Security Deposit and Utility Deposit only.

****TBRA Funds can not be used for 1st  Month’s Rent or Emergency Rent.

****All Applications must be completed within fourteen (14) days of submission.  Applications will be dropped
from the TBRA Waiting List if they are not completed within fourteen (14) days.  
If this occurs, you will be
required to re-apply for assistance.

****All TBRA Applicants must also apply for Public Housing and the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program.

   1. Please complete all information required on the TBRA Application and attached forms.  
       Be sure to complete all items.  Failure to do so may result in delay or denial of assistance.

   2. You must provide Income Verification so that we may determine your eligibility for assistance.  
       This includes all forms of income for all family members, such as Wages, Child Support, Social Security,
       TANF, etc.  To verify employment you may sign an Employment Verification Form in our office which we
        will send to your employer, or you may provide a written statement on company letterhead, completed
        by your employer.  This must show your hours and rate of pay.  
Pay stubs will not be accepted.
        For other forms of income, please provide award letters, court order, etc, which verify your monthly
        income.
   3. You will be required to provide an original Social Security card, which can be copied in our office.
   4. Please be sure to have all required information completed before turning in this application.  Incomplete
       applications will only be held for fourteen (14) days before being dropped from the TBRA Waiting List.
   5. All applicants are required to meet with the TBRA Coordinator after their application is complete.  Please
       call 785 776-8588 ext 103 to schedule this appointment.