DALLAS -- Dallas will give Housing Forward $3 million to secure apartments around the city to make it easier for people experiencing homelessness to move into them.
The Dallas City Council unanimously approved the agreement Wednesday for the nonprofit to use the money to pay for rental application fees, security deposits, incentives for landlords and other efforts meant to lower barriers for people without stable shelter.
Christine Crossley, the city’s homeless solutions director, said Housing Forward would aim to get at least 10 to 15 units a month across different buildings and negotiate 12- to 24-month rental agreements for each. Renters would have the option of staying in the apartments longer than that if they are able.
