Harris County’s Court Commissioners have authorized the guaranteed income pilot program. This program will pay at least $500 to qualified low-income families.

Harris County Commissioners Court approved the plan to roll out a guaranteed income pilot program these coming months

The program was recently approved, and the government will allocate $20.5 million of American Rescue Act funds for a guaranteed income pilot program.

Qualified residents living below 200% of the poverty line or those making an income of about $60,000 for a family of four or $29,000 for a single will qualify to avail of the guaranteed income pilot program.

The guaranteed income pilot program targets high-poverty ZIP codes.

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Why guaranteed income pilot program matters?

Because 8% of Harris County people are considered areas of persistent poverty.

A place in persistent poverty is one with a poverty rate of 20% or higher for three consecutive decades.

The guaranteed income pilot program will support the residents who worked hard day and night but still need support.

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