Local Rent Assistance
Eviction & Other Landlord Issues
See local rent assistance programs below. Funding availability may vary. Be sure to check all available resources. Some program applications require landlord participation. Others do not.
For additional resources, visit Help for Texans or 2-1-1 Texas. You may also wish to contact your local government to see what help may be available.
City Programs
Houston (closed indefinitely, but see also Northwest Assistance Ministries)
Lewisville (for tenants age 62 and up)
San Angelo (Get an application for the Homeless Prevention Program at 52 W. College Avenue, Floor 2. Contact the Community & Housing Support Division for eligibility guidelines and other information: 325-655-0824 or housing@cosatx.us.)
San Antonio (Also see SAMMinistries)
Tyler (PATH)
County Programs
Bexar County (See SAMMinistries)
Galveston County: Call Mainland Community Partnership at 409-643-8240
Hardin County (through Legacy CDC): Call 409-832-2723 or 409-832-2723
Jefferson County (through Legacy CDC): Call 409-832-2723 or 409-832-2723
Orange County (through Legacy CDC): Call 409-832-2723 or 409-832-2723
Regional Programs
North Texas - DHA Emergency Housing Voucher Program
Other Resources
- Consumer Financial Protection Protection Bureau Rent Help Finder
- Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs' Help for Texans
- Call 211 or visit 2-1-1 Texas
- Contact a HUD-approved housing counselor. Call 800-569-4287 or search online for an agent.
If you have already been sued for eviction.
See how to file an Answer to help protect your rights and tell the court about possible defenses.
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