Stimulus check payments from the Federal government are almost done for most Americans. If you have already received the Economic Impact Payments, check the eligibility for this free money in Texas.
The good thing about this stimulus check is the fact that the applications have not started yet. Therefore, you are still in time to prepare everything and apply as soon as it is possible.
The official website, Uplift Harris County (Texas) has revealed that applicants can submit their forms from January 8, 2024. The last day to apply for this stimulus check will be January 26 right before midday (at 11:59 pm CT).
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE STIMULUS CHECK IN HARRIS COUNTY
These payments can be even better than the federal stimulus checks. It comes in the form of a Guaranteed Income Program and it will provide beneficiaries with a total amount of $9,000. To be eligible you must belong to one of two groups or cohorts.
The two different groups that can be eligible for this stimulus check are a geographic cohort and an ACCESS Harris cohort. By geographic it is meant that you live in a particular area. Apart from that you must have a low income. It must be below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Line.
What is more, there are several ZIP codes that could make you eligible if you meet the rest of the requirements. The second group, about 30% of the beneficiaries, will be because they are active participants of ACCESS Harris.
Of course, they must meet the same income requirement as the other group. Therefore, your income must also be below 200% of the FPL. Let’s see below all the specific details about eligibility for this stimulus check.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAM IN HARRIS COUNTY
Those citizens who meet the income requirements and have any of these ZIP codes may be eligible for the Harris County stimulus check: 77026, 77028, 77033, 77050, 77051, 77060, 77081, 77091, 77093, and 77547.
Apart from those requirements, there is also an age to be able to apply for this stimulus check. All applicants must be at least 18 years old. Both groups of applicants must live in Harris County, so do not apply if you do not meet that condition.
The income limits will depend on the size of your family. For example, if you are a single person your income limit will be $29,160. A family of 2 has an income limit of $39,440.
While three-members have a limit of $49,720, 4 people have it in $60,000. Visit https://uplift.harriscountytx.gov/faqs for more details. Remember that the application process will be online.
Therefore, it is essential to have a smartphone, tablet or computer. If you do not have any of these devices should visit an application assistance partner to get some help with their application for this stimulus check worth $500 for 18 months.
