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Homelessness

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

** If you are unable to get a response from 2-1-1 or receive a message that the service is not available from your place, you may go to: https://www.211.org/about-us/your-local-211 and enter your postal code to discover the number for your regional workplace.

Contact a homeless company.
Veterans: State of Texas Resource. For a Veteran who needs short-lived housing shelter beyond normal company hours, please call (877) 424-3838 readily available 24/7Texas - Locations (va.gov)

** If you do not get 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 more help.

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


I am in the following counties and am at-risk for or presently experiencing homelessness, where can I get assist?

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 select Option 1 or go to www.211texas.org.
- Visit the Opportunity Home San Antonio website and the Home - Housing Authority Of Bexar County site.
- Additional Resources:. Homeless Services - City of San Antonio. Homeless Resource Guide.

• For details 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 Dallas Housing Authority website.
  - 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 site.
  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 details about services in your area, dial 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905, select your language and after that select 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 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 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 Fort Worth Housing Solutions site 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 pick Option 1 or go to www.211texas.org.
  - Visit the Housing Authority of Travis County site 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 service company. For direct assistance, please describe the following resources:
  
  - Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor for on your specific 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 aid to find your local 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 jobs 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 eligible for an affordable system in a LIHTC residential or commercial property, you must make no more than the income limit for that system. LIHTC rents are not based on your earnings, however instead is set by the usage restrictions tied to the system. Note: LIHTC residential or commercial property owners accept Section 8 voucher occupants. To apply, contact the LIHTC residential or commercial property straight.
  
  To get further information on LIHTC residential or commercial properties, contact 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 assists residential or commercial property owners through loans and grants to rehabilitate residential or commercial properties for low-income, elderly, and disabled people and families as well as domestic farm laborers. USDA RD Multifamily Rental Assistance Program provides payments to owners of USDA-financed jobs on behalf of low-income renters not able to pay their complete lease. To search for RD Multifamily Housing Rentals in Texas, go to:. MFH Rental (USDA RD)
  
  Local Listings. You are likewise recommended to check your local city and/or county's website for additional economical housing chances.
  HUD has rental assistance and housing resources through the general public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.
  
  Housing Choice Voucher (frequently called Section 8)
  
  - The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program helps low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford good, safe and sanitary housing in the personal market. Housing assistance is offered through HUD on behalf of the family or individual, so participants can discover their own housing. You can utilize an HCV to spend for all or part of the lease.
  Eligibility: Public Housing is limited to low-income households and people. A Public Housing Authority determines eligibility based on 1) annual gross income, 2) whether you qualify as senior, an individual with impairments or as a household, and 3) U.S. citizenship or qualified migration status.
  To use, contact your local Public Housing Authority. During the application procedure, a Public Housing Authority will gather information on household income, possessions and family composition. The General Public Housing Authority will utilize this info to determine program eligibility and the amount of the housing support payment.
  
  
  Homeownership
  
  - Discover more about homebuying from HUD's website or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  - Talk to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor about ending up being a house owner. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs. 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 areas).
  
• Use the HUD Home Store to find HUD homes for sale.
  Find Information on my FHA loan.
  - Use the SMART Integrated Portal to make a request 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.
  
  
  - Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor about ending up being a homeowner. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can use guidance customized to your housing requirements. 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 go to 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 supply housing support and/or encouraging services to people. HUD is not a direct company. For direct support, 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 threat of expulsion.
  - Speak to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor to assist avoid eviction:. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can use advice customized 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 Of The United States.
  
  
  - Consult with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can provide guidance tailored to your housing requirements. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
  Get aid paying lease and bills.
  
• 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 want to speak with a housing counselor, what can they help me with?
  
  Becoming a house owner.
  Foreclosure help.
  Reverse mortgages.
  Home improvements/repairs to my home.
  Renting.
  Speak to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can provide guidance 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 rehab loans.
  - If you have more questions, contact the FHA Resource Center. Email: answers@hud.gov. Call: (800) 225-5342.
  Disaster Resources
  
  - Immediately after a catastrophe, FEMA, the U.S. Small Company Administration, and other federal government agencies offer preliminary help. HUD then supplies extra support for ongoing recovery through programs and collaborations.
  - Register with FEMA online at: www.disasterassistance.gov.
  - Register through FEMA's disaster 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. local time, 7 days a week until more notice. Multilingual operators are on task.
  
  
  - Connect to your local Red Cross.
  HUD Disaster Resources.
  - HUD Disaster Line: Call 1-800-304-9320 or email recovery@hud.gov.
  - Consult with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can provide advice 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 utilize the self-help resources above.
  
  If you are unable to have your concerns addressed from the resources above, please click on the Need More Help button listed below to call your local office for additional help.
  
  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? Connect for Help Now
  
  At HUD, we understand housing challenges frequently include other struggles. You're not alone. These resources can aid with safe housing, emergency situations, or getting in touch with someone who will listen.
  
  If you remain in immediate threat or need immediate aid, please call 911 or go to the closest emergency clinic.
  
  988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Life's difficulties can sometimes be difficult. If you are feeling overwhelmed, facing mental health struggles, or psychological distress, free support is offered any time:
  
  Call: 988.
  Text: 988.
  Chat: 988lifeline. org. Trained therapists are here to listen and assist, 24/7.
  Support for Domestic Violence Survivors. If you or somebody you know is experiencing domestic violence, private help 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. Drug Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline offers totally free and confidential 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 aid with housing obstacles, like eviction, leasing, foreclosure, or credit problems?