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The city lists application openings every Friday in October. Each window closes when capacity is reached.
Fort Worth Newsroom· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
October 1, 20261 min read
Fort Worth’s Community Action Partners program plans to open its next online application window at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2.
The city lists openings every Friday in October: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Each window closes when application capacity is reached.
Eligible Tarrant County residents may seek help with electric, gas or propane bills. Applying does not guarantee assistance; the program must review eligibility.
The city currently lists emergency rental assistance and water-bill assistance as unavailable. Separate veteran programs have different benefits and requirements.
Residents can find the current application link and required-document information on the city’s Community Action Partners page. General program information is available at 817-392-2276. The city warns that high demand may mean longer telephone wait times and directs residents to its website for current application information.
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