Congressman Gonzalez Announces $1,195,573 for 15th District of Texas Housing Authorities
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced $1,195,573 in federal COVID-19 relief funding to be distributed to Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) throughout the 15th District of Texas. These funds will help low-income Americans residing in public housing with preparations for a potential COVID-19 outbreak and response.
"We need to ensure the safety and care of every individual living in public housing during the COVID-19 pandemic," said Congressman Gonzalez. "Ensuring adequate housing for social distancing is one of the best ways to do that. This federal relief will help PHAs across our district accomplish this goal."
These funds will be allocated through the Public Housing Operating Fund and can be used by PHAs to prepare, prevent and respond to a COVID-19 outbreak.
A list of allocations can be found here and below:
- Alamo: $18,046
- Edcouch: $25,307
- Edinburg: $234,502
- Elsa: $71,520
- Falfurrias: $66,458
- Hidalgo: $26,693
- Kenedy: $19,840
- Live Oak: $46,473
- McAllen: $110,837
- Mercedes: $36,007
- New Braunfels: $54,102
- Pharr: $110,744
- Runge: $24,994
- San Diego: $22,979
- San Marcos: $124,458
- Schertz: $15,703
- Seguin: $100,744
- Stockdale: $7,111
- Three Rivers: $10,566
- Weslaco: $68,039