ctoLogoCentral Texas Opportunities, Inc. is pleased to announce that applications to participate in the Tenet-Based Rental Assistance and Homebuyer Assistance Programs will be available to eligible applicants living in Brownwood, Bangs, Clyde, Cross Plains, Coleman, Comanche, Deleon, Cisco, Eastland, Ranger, Brady, Ballinger and Winters Texas.

Applications may be obtained and downloaded from CTO’s web site, www.ctoinc.org, or may be picked-up from any of the following Community Outreach Centers:

  • Brady:  1000 S. Wall Street, 325-597-3566, Tuesday-Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Brownwood:  1500 Dublin Street, 325-641-9180, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Clyde:  601 South 1st Street, 325-893-0066, Thursday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm
  • Coleman:  2302 Commercial Avenue, 325-625-4167, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00 pm
  • Comanche:  1005 South Austin, 325-356-3651, Tuesday-Thursday 8:00am-5:30pm
  • Eastland:  300 North Lamar, 325-629-8775, Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Winters:  601 West Pierce, 325-754-4443, Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm

The application process will begin on February 1, 2013 and will remain opened until filled.  Office hours for each location to receive and/or submit applications are listed above.  Please contact your local center to schedule a time to return your completed application.

The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide affordable housing assistance and services to low-income families.

The Tenet-Based Rental Program (TBRA) offers rental assistance for up to 24-months per household, utility deposit assistance, and security deposit assistance.  To qualify for assistance, eligible households must meet specific income guidelines, participate in a self-sufficiency program, occupy the assisted property as the primary residence and sign a lease.

The Homebuyer Assistance Program (HBA) offers down payment and closing cost assistance for homebuyers and rehabilitation for accessibility modifications of single family housing units.

Special accommodations may be made for elderly and/or disabled applicants who are unable to reach the application site or for applicants who rely on public transportation.  To request special accommodations, please contact Central Texas Opportunities’ Administration Office at 325-625-4167.