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How can we assist?

Homelessness

Dial 2-1-1. Press 6 for homeless services.

** If you are unable to get a response from 2-1-1 or get a message that the service is not readily available from your location, 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 provider.


Veterans: State of Texas Resource.
For a Veteran who needs short-term housing shelter beyond regular organization hours, please call (877) 424-3838 available 24/7Texas - Locations (va.gov)

** If you do not receive an action, please email info@voatx.org or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838. Available 24/7 for further support.

Contact the VA medical center near you and mention your interest in Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) or discover directions for getting in touch with the National Homeless Veteran Call Center here.

I remain 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 info about services in your location, dial 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905, choose 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 site.

- Additional Resources:.
Homeless Services - City of San Antonio.
Homeless Resource Guide.


- For information about services in your area, dial 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905, select your language and then pick Option 1 or go to www.211texas.org.

- Visit the Dallas Housing Authority site.

- Additional Resources: Homeless/Housing Resource List (dallascounty.org).


- For info about services in your location, dial 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905, choose your language and then choose Option 1 or go to www.211texas.org.

- Visit the Galveston Housing Authority website.

HUD's Houston Field Office Jurisdiction Resources: Find Phone Numbers and Addresses for Shelters in Your Area by visiting here, on Page 11-12.

- Additional Resources: South East Texas Coalition for the Homeless (SETCH)|SETRPC.


- For info about services in your area, dial 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905, select your language and then select Option 1 or go to www.211texas.org.

- Need help finding Housing? Call the Harris County Community Housing Resource Center at (832) 927-4955.
TTY Users call 711.
8am-5pm Mon-Fri or check out the website here.

- HUD's Houston Field Office Jurisdiction Resources: Find Phone Numbers and Addresses for Shelters in Your Area by checking out here, on Page 11-12.

- Additional Resources: The WAY HOME (homelesshouston.org).


- For info about services in your location, dial 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905, select your language and then pick Option 1 or go to www.211texas.org.

- Visit the Fort Worth Housing Solutions website and the Tarrant County Housing Assistance site.

- Additional Resources:.
Homeless System - Welcome to the City of Fort Worth (fortworthtexas.gov).


- 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 Housing Authority of Travis County website and the Housing Authority City Of Austin website.

- Additional Resources:.
Assistance - Homelessness Programs (hatctx.com).
Emergency Housing Voucher Program - ECHO (austinecho.org).

Affordable Places to Live

HUD is not a direct company. For direct help, please refer to the list below resources:

- Speak to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor for suggestions on your particular housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.

- Contact your Local Public Housing Authority to ask about details 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 discover 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 keep 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 a budget friendly unit in a LIHTC residential or commercial property, you should make no more than the income limitation for that unit. LIHTC leas are not based upon your income, however rather is set by the use restrictions tied to the system. Note: LIHTC residential or commercial property owners accept Section 8 voucher occupants. To use, get in touch with the LIHTC residential or commercial property straight.

To get additional information on LIHTC residential or commercial properties, contact the TDHCA for more info, 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 restore residential or commercial properties for low-income, elderly, and handicapped individuals and families along with domestic farm laborers. USDA RD Multifamily Rental Assistance Program provides payments to owners of USDA-financed jobs on behalf of low-income tenants unable to pay their full rent. To search for RD Multifamily Housing Rentals in Texas, check out:.
MFH Rental (USDA RD)

Local Listings.
You are also advised to inspect your local city and/or county's website for extra cost effective housing chances.


HUD has rental support and housing resources through the general public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.

Housing Choice Voucher (commonly understood as Section 8)

- The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program helps low-income families, the elderly, and the handicapped to afford good, safe and hygienic housing in the personal market. Housing support is offered through HUD on behalf of the family or individual, so individuals can discover their own housing. You can use an HCV to pay for all or part of the lease.

Eligibility: Public Housing is limited to low-income households and individuals. A Public Housing Authority determines eligibility based upon 1) annual gross earnings, 2) whether you qualify as elderly, a person with specials needs or as a family, and 3) U.S. citizenship or eligible migration status.

To apply, contact your regional Public Housing Authority. During the application process, a Public Housing Authority will collect information on family income, assets and family structure. The Public Housing Authority will utilize this details to identify program eligibility and the quantity of the housing support payment.

Homeownership

- Learn more about homebuying from HUD's website or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

- Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor about becoming a property owner.
A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can provide suggestions tailored to your housing requirements. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.


Find the response online.

Email us.

- Call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342).
TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not offered 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 rehabilitation loans * Please be recommended that the program does open and close on a rolling basis.

- Talk with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor about becoming a homeowner. 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.
- Explore Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF).

- Explore Texas Homeowner Assistance Official Website|Texas Homeowner Assistance.


Lead Based Paint Information.


Report Housing Discrimination

- Please visit the Fair Housing and Level Playing Field Page.

- File a grievance with HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Level Playing Field (FHEO) Office: Online.

- Call: 1-800-669-9777.




Rent Relief & Eviction Resources

HUD supports numerous companies that offer housing help and/or encouraging services to people. HUD is not a direct service company. For direct assistance, please refer to the list below resources:

Eviction Referral: Rent Assistance and Eviction Protections|Texas Law Help.

- Review HUD's Step-by-Step guide for individuals at danger of eviction.

- Speak to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor to assist avoid expulsion:.
A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer guidance personalized to help you avoid expulsion. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.

Renter's Rights|Office of the Attorney General.

- Talk with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can use recommendations customized to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.

Get aid paying lease and costs.


- 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 to a Housing Counselor

I wish to talk with a housing therapist, what can they help me with?

Becoming a homeowner.

Foreclosure assistance.

Reverse mortgages.

Home improvements/repairs to my home.

Renting.


Talk with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer recommendations customized to your housing needs.

Search online for a HUD Approved housing counselor 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 rehabilitation loans.

- If you have more questions, call the FHA Resource Center.
Email: answers@hud.gov.
Call: (800) 225-5342.


Disaster Resources

- Immediately after a disaster, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other federal government firms offer preliminary help. HUD then provides additional assistance for continuous recovery through programs and partnerships.

- Register with FEMA online at: www.disasterassistance.gov.

- Register through FEMA's catastrophe app on your smart device. 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 further notification. 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 recovery@hud.gov.

- Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer guidance tailored to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.


My Local Office Information

For help at all times, we encourage you to make use of the self-help resources above.

If you are unable to have your concerns responded to from the resources above, please click the Need More Help button below to contact your regional 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

Get Directions

Phone: (210) 475-6800

Fax: (210) 472-6804

Zuleika Morales-Romero, Field Office Director

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⚠ In Distress? Reach Out for Help Now

At HUD, we know housing challenges typically include other battles. You're not alone. These resources can aid with safe housing, emergencies, or linking with someone who will listen.

If you remain in instant threat or require immediate help, please call 911 or go to the nearby emergency clinic.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Life's difficulties can often be hard. If you are feeling overwhelmed, dealing with mental health battles, or psychological distress, complimentary support is available at 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 aid is offered 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 totally free and private support for mental health, drug or alcohol usage, and healing:

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 eviction, renting, foreclosure, or credit problems?