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How can we assist?
Homelessness
Dial 2-1-1. Press 6 for homeless services.
** If you are unable to get an action from 2-1-1 or receive a message that the service is not available from your place, you might go to: https://www.211.org/about-us/your-local-211 and enter your zip code to find the number for your local workplace.
Contact a homeless service provider.
Veterans: State of Texas Resource.
For a Veteran who needs momentary housing shelter beyond normal service hours, please call (877) 424-3838 available 24/7Texas - Locations (va.gov)
** If you do not receive a response, please email [email protected] or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838. Available 24/7 for additional help.
Contact the VA medical center near you and mention your interest in Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) or find instructions for contacting the National Homeless Veteran Call Center here.
I am in the following counties and am at-risk for or currently experiencing homelessness, where can I get help?
Counties: Bexar, Dallas, Galveston, Harris, Tarrant, and Travis
State of Texas Homeless Network:.
www.thn.org.
Need Homeless Assistance? - HUD Exchange.
Bexar County- For details about services in your location, dial 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905, select your language and after that pick Option 1 or go to www.211texas.org.
- Visit the Opportunity Home San Antonio site and the Home - Housing Authority Of Bexar County website.
- Additional Resources:.
Homeless Services - City of San Antonio.
Homeless Resource Guide.
- For info about services in your location, dial 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905, select your language and then select Option 1 or go to www.211texas.org.
- Visit the Dallas Housing Authority website.
- Additional Resources: Homeless/Housing Resource List (dallascounty.org).
- For details about services in your area, dial 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905, select your language and after that choose Option 1 or go to www.211texas.org.
- Visit the Galveston Housing Authority site.
HUD's Houston Field Office Jurisdiction Resources: Find Phone Numbers and Addresses for Shelters in Your Area by going to here, on Page 11-12.
- Additional Resources: South East Texas Coalition for the Homeless (SETCH)|SETRPC.
- For info about services in your location, dial 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905, choose your language and then pick Option 1 or go to www.211texas.org.
- Need aid finding Housing? Call the Harris County Community Housing Resource Center at (832) 927-4955.
TTY Users call 711.
8am-5pm Mon-Fri or visit the website here.
- HUD's Houston Field Office Jurisdiction Resources: Find Phone Numbers and Addresses for Shelters in Your Area by going to here, on Page 11-12.
- Additional Resources: The WAY HOME (homelesshouston.org).
- For information about services in your area, dial 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905, choose your language and then choose Option 1 or go to www.211texas.org.
- Visit the Fort Worth Housing Solutions website and the Tarrant County Housing Assistance website.
- Additional Resources:.
Homeless System - Welcome to the City of Fort Worth (fortworthtexas.gov).
- For details about services in your location, dial 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905, choose your language and then select Option 1 or go to www.211texas.org.
- Visit the Housing Authority of Travis County website and the Housing Authority City Of Austin site.
- Additional Resources:.
Assistance - Homelessness Programs (hatctx.com).
Emergency Housing Voucher Program - ECHO (austinecho.org).
Affordable Places to Live
HUD is not a direct provider. For direct help, please describe the list below resources:
- Speak to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor for recommendations on your particular housing requirements. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
- Contact your Local Public Housing Authority to ask about info about public housing programs (Housing Choice Vouchers HUD Facts, Public Housing).
Find a list of Public Housing Authority contacts by State or call (800) 955-2232 for assistance to find your regional Public Housing Authority.Information for Senior Citizens.
Information for Persons Experiencing Violence.
Information for Veterans.
- HUD does not have applications for these residential or commercial properties.
- HUD does not know about the vacancies in these residential or commercial properties.
- HUD does not maintain waiting lists.
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties.
A Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) residential or commercial property is run by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
To be qualified for an economical unit in a LIHTC residential or commercial property, you should make no more than the income limit for that unit. LIHTC leas are not based on your income, however instead is set by the use limitations connected to the unit. Note: LIHTC residential or commercial property owners accept Section 8 voucher tenants. To apply, contact the LIHTC residential or commercial property directly.
To get additional information on LIHTC residential or commercial properties, call the TDHCA to learn more, dial (512) 475-3800.
USDA Rural Development Multifamily Housing.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Multifamily Housing programs helps residential or commercial property owners through loans and grants to rehabilitate residential or commercial properties for low-income, elderly, and handicapped people and families along with domestic farm workers. USDA RD Multifamily Rental Assistance Program offers payments to owners of USDA-financed jobs on behalf of low-income occupants not able to pay their full rent. To browse for RD Multifamily Housing Rentals in Texas, see:.
MFH Rental (USDA RD)
Local Listings.
You are also advised to check your regional city and/or county's site for additional budget-friendly housing opportunities.
HUD has rental help and housing resources through the general public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.
Housing Choice Voucher (frequently known as Section 8)
- The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program helps low-income households, the senior, and the disabled to afford good, safe and sanitary housing in the private market. Housing assistance is supplied through HUD on behalf of the family or person, so individuals can discover their own housing. You can utilize an HCV to pay for all or part of the rent.
Eligibility: Public Housing is limited to low-income households and individuals. A Public Housing Authority determines eligibility based on 1) yearly gross earnings, 2) whether you qualify as elderly, a person with disabilities or as a household, and 3) U.S. citizenship or qualified migration status.
To apply, call your regional Public Housing Authority. During the application procedure, a Public Housing Authority will gather details on household earnings, assets and family composition. The General Public Housing Authority will utilize this information to identify program eligibility and the amount of the housing support payment.
Homeownership
- Discover more about homebuying from HUD's site or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
- Talk with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor about becoming a house owner.
A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can use suggestions tailored to your housing requirements. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
Find the answer online.
Email us.
- Call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342).
TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all locations).
- Use the HUD Home Store to discover HUD homes for sale.
Find Information on my FHA loan.
- Use the SMART Integrated Portal to make a demand and start the subordination process (see SMART FAQs & Resources).
- Contact a Secretary-Held Mortgage Servicing Contractor.
Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants in Texas|Rural Development (usda.gov) - housing repair work and rehab loans * Please be recommended that the program does open and close on a rolling basis.
- Talk to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor about ending up being a property owner. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can use suggestions customized to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
- Explore Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF).
- Explore Texas Homeowner Assistance Official Website|Texas Homeowner Assistance.
Lead Based Paint Information.
Report Housing Discrimination
- Please check out the Fair Housing and Level Playing Field Page.
- File a problem with HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) Office: Online.
- Call: 1-800-669-9777.
Rent Relief & Eviction Resources
HUD supports many companies that offer housing assistance and/or helpful services to people. HUD is not a direct company. For direct assistance, please refer to the following resources:
Eviction Referral: Rent Assistance and Eviction Protections|Texas Law Help.
- Review HUD's Step-by-Step guide for people at risk of expulsion.
- Talk to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor to assist avoid eviction:.
A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can provide suggestions customized to assist you prevent expulsion. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
Renter's Rights|Office of the Attorney General Of The United States.
- Consult with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer suggestions personalized to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
Get help paying rent and expenses.
- Contact TDHCA|Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs at (877) 399-8939 or (877) 541-7905.
- Contact the Texas|The LIHEAP Clearinghouse (hhs.gov) (LIHEAP) Hotline at (877) 399-8939.
Speak with a Housing Counselor
I wish to consult with a housing counselor, what can they assist me with?
Becoming a house owner.
Foreclosure assistance.
Reverse mortgages.
Home improvements/repairs to my home.
Renting.
Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer suggestions personalized to your housing needs.
Search online for a HUD Approved housing therapist near you or call (800) 569-4287.
Housing Quality & Improved Living Conditions
Resident Information.
REAC Real Estate Assessment Center.
Lead Based Paint Information.
Home Improvements.
Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants in Texas|Rural Development (usda.gov) - housing repair work and rehab loans.
- If you have more questions, get in touch with the FHA Resource Center.
Email: [email protected].
Call: (800) 225-5342.
Disaster Resources
- Immediately after a catastrophe, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other federal government companies use initial help. HUD then offers additional support for continuous recovery through programs and partnerships.
- Register with FEMA online at: www.disasterassistance.gov.
- Register through FEMA's catastrophe app on your smartphone. If you haven't downloaded the app yet, you can go to www.fema.gov/mobile-app.
- Call (800) 621-3362. Phone lines are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. regional time, seven days a week until more notice. Multilingual operators are on duty.
- Reach out to your regional Red Cross.
HUD Disaster Resources.
- HUD Disaster Line: Call 1-800-304-9320 or email [email protected].
- Talk to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can provide recommendations personalized to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
My Local Office Information
For support at all times, we motivate you to utilize the self-help resources above.
If you are not able to have your concerns addressed from the resources above, please click on the Need More Help button below to call your local workplace for more support.
Need More Help?
Houston Field Office.
1331 Lamar Street, Suite 550.
Houston, TX 77010
Phone: (713) 718-3199
Fax: (202) 485-9174
Eric R. Cobb, Field Office Director
Fort Worth Regional Office.
307 W 7th Street, Suite 1000.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone:: (817) 978-5965
Fax: (817) 978-5569
Earl Redrick, Field Office Director
San Antonio Field Office.
Hipolito Garcia Federal Building. Suite 347.
615 E Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
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Phone: (210) 475-6800
Fax: (210) 472-6804
Zuleika Morales-Romero, Field Office Director
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⚠ In Distress? Connect for Help Now
At HUD, we understand housing obstacles often include other struggles. You're not alone. These resources can aid with safe housing, emergencies, or getting in touch with someone who will listen.
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent aid, please call 911 or go to the closest emergency clinic.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Life's obstacles can in some cases be challenging. If you are feeling overwhelmed, dealing with psychological health struggles, or emotional distress, free assistance is readily available any time:
Call: 988.
Text: 988.
Chat: 988lifeline. org.
Trained counselors are here to listen and assist, 24/7.
Support for Domestic Violence Survivors. If you or somebody you understand is experiencing domestic violence, private assistance is available 24/7:
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233 ).
Text: "Start" to 88788.
Visit: The National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Mental Health & Substance Use Support. The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline offers free and confidential assistance for psychological health, drug or alcohol usage, and recovery:
Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357 ).
TTY: 1-800-487-4889.
Text: Your postal code to 435748.
Visit: SAMHSA's National Helpline.
Rental, Homelessness, and Eviction Help. Need assist with housing difficulties, like expulsion, renting, foreclosure, or credit issues?
