City of Amarillo Community Development Department has Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance programs that provide financial assistance payments on behalf of eligible households who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Rental Assistance

• The Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP) provides case management, referrals to mainstream resources (e.g. SNAP, TANF), and financial assistance for rental arrearages and utilities for households at imminent risk of homelessness.
• Individuals and families currently homeless may be eligible for first month's rent and security deposit.

Contact:

• West Texas family and community services, 601 w. 6th, 806-236-4122.

Utility Assistance

• The Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP) may pay up to six months of an applicant's gas or electric utility.

Contact Panhandle Community Services, 1309 SW 8th Ave., 806-372-2531 for eligibility and application information.

Mission Statement: The mission of the Amarillo Police Department is to provide excellent public service and law enforcement to the community, with the goal of keeping Amarillo a safe place to live, work, and play. The Department shall provide this service by utilizing best practices in law enforcement, continuous improvement in leadership and professionalism, and partnership with the community. Members of the Amarillo Police Department, through leadership and a professional culture, are guided by the highest ethical standards. We embrace the values of Honor, Truth, Integrity, Service, Courage, and Leadership. It is our commitment to maintain the trust of the community through a cultural dedication to these values. We have the utmost respect for the rights of the individual, the needs of the community, and the values outlined by laws and the Constitution of the State of Texas and the United States of America. It is our goal to consistently take actions that increase the safety of the community, while communicating our actions in a manner that reduces the fear of crime.

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