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Money in limbo: More rental assistance funds lost as county looks for new manager

Money in limbo: More rental assistance funds lost as county looks for new manager
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By Brittany Anderson

As the search for a new Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program manager continues, Hays County has lost more rental assistance funds for the program — and residents that are most in need of aid are at risk of not receiving any in a timely manner. 

County officials reported on Feb. 11 that another $1.7 million in rental assistance funds was recaptured by the U.S. Treasury Department on Feb. 10. This comes after $772,291 was recaptured in September. 

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