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Homelessness

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

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

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

** If you do not receive a reaction, please e-mail info@voatx.org or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838. Available 24/7 for more assistance.

Contact the VA medical center near you and mention your interest in Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) or discover 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 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 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 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 Dallas Housing Authority site.
- Additional Resources: Homeless/Housing Resource List (dallascounty.org).
For details about services in your location, 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 website.
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 area, dial 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905, select your language and after that choose 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 information 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.
- 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, choose your language and then pick 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 company. For direct support, please refer to the following resources:

- Speak to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor for advice 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 information 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 help 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 have details about the jobs in these residential or commercial properties.
- HUD does not preserve 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 a budget-friendly unit in a LIHTC residential or commercial property, you must make no more than the income limitation for that unit. LIHTC leas are not based upon your income, but rather is set by the usage constraints tied to the unit. Note: LIHTC residential or commercial property owners accept Section 8 voucher renters. To apply, call the LIHTC residential or commercial property directly.

To get more info on LIHTC residential or commercial properties, contact the TDHCA for more details, 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 fix up residential or commercial properties for low-income, senior, and disabled individuals and families in addition to domestic farm workers. USDA RD Multifamily Rental Assistance Program provides payments to owners of USDA-financed projects on behalf of low-income tenants unable to pay their full lease. To browse for RD Multifamily Housing Rentals in Texas, check out:. MFH Rental (USDA RD)

Local Listings. You are also recommended to inspect your local city and/or county's website for additional affordable housing chances.
HUD has rental help and housing resources through the general public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.

Housing Choice Voucher (frequently understood as Section 8)

- The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program helps low-income families, the senior, and the handicapped to pay for decent, safe and hygienic housing in the personal market. Housing assistance 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 restricted to low-income households and people. A Public Housing Authority identifies eligibility based upon 1) yearly gross earnings, 2) whether you certify as senior, a person with disabilities or as a family, 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 collect info on household income, possessions and family structure. The General Public Housing Authority will utilize this information to determine program eligibility and the quantity of the housing help payment.

Homeownership

- Learn more about homebuying from HUD's website or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
- Consult with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor about ending up being a house owner. 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.
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 find HUD homes for sale.
Find Information on my FHA loan.
- Use the SMART Integrated Portal to make a request and start the subordination procedure (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 encouraged 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 offer suggestions personalized 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 visit 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 numerous organizations that provide housing support and/or encouraging services to individuals. HUD is not a direct service supplier. For direct help, please describe the following resources:

Eviction Referral: Rent Assistance and Eviction Protections|Texas Law Help.
- Review HUD's Step-by-Step guide for individuals at risk of expulsion.
- Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor to help avoid expulsion:. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can provide advice customized to help 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.

- Talk to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can use advice customized to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
Get help paying rent 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 'd like to speak to a therapist, what can they assist me with?

Becoming a house owner.
Foreclosure support.
Reverse mortgages.
Home improvements/repairs to my home.
Renting.
Talk to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer guidance customized to your housing requirements.

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 and rehab loans.
- If you have more concerns, contact the FHA Resource Center. Email: answers@hud.gov. Call: (800) 225-5342.
Disaster Resources

- Immediately after a disaster, FEMA, the U.S. Small Company Administration, and other federal government firms offer preliminary assistance. HUD then supplies additional assistance for ongoing recovery through programs and partnerships.
- Register with FEMA online at: www.disasterassistance.gov.
- Register through FEMA's disaster app on your smartphone. If you have not 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 up until more notice. Multilingual operators are on task.

- 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 advice personalized to your housing requirements. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
My Local Office Information

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

If you are unable to have your questions responded to from the resources above, please click the Need More Help button below to contact your local office for more assistance.

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 difficulties often feature other battles. You're not alone. These resources can assist with safe housing, emergencies, or connecting with someone who will listen.

If you are in instant risk or require immediate assistance, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency clinic.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Life's challenges can often be challenging. If you are feeling overwhelmed, facing mental health battles, or emotional distress, free assistance is readily available whenever:

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 someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, confidential assistance is offered 24/7:
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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 provides totally free and confidential support for psychological health, drug or alcohol usage, and recovery:

Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357 ).
TTY: 1-800-487-4889.
Text: Your ZIP code to 435748.
Visit: SAMHSA's National Helpline.
Rental, Homelessness, and Eviction Help. Need aid with housing challenges, like expulsion, renting, foreclosure, or credit problems?
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