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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 reaction 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 discover the number for your regional workplace.

Contact a homeless provider.


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

** If you do not get 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 further support.

Contact the VA medical center near you and discuss your interest in Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) or find directions for calling 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 area, 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 after that select 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, select your language and after that pick 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 checking out 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 choose 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 go to the site 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 area, 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 details about services in your area, 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 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 service provider. For direct assistance, please describe the following resources:

- Speak to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor for guidance 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 aid 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 have information 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 qualified for a cost effective unit in a LIHTC residential or commercial property, you should make no greater than the earnings limit for that system. LIHTC rents are not based upon your earnings, however instead is set by the usage restrictions connected to the unit. Note: LIHTC residential or commercial property owners accept Section 8 voucher tenants. To use, call the LIHTC residential or commercial property straight.

To get additional information on LIHTC residential or commercial properties, contact the TDHCA to find out 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 handicapped individuals and families in addition to domestic farm laborers. USDA RD Multifamily Rental Assistance Program offers payments to owners of USDA-financed jobs on behalf of low-income renters unable to pay their complete lease. To look for RD Multifamily Housing Rentals in Texas, go to:.
MFH Rental (USDA RD)

Local Listings.
You are likewise encouraged to check your local city and/or county's website for extra economical housing opportunities.


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

Housing Choice Voucher (frequently referred to as Section 8)

- The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program assists low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford good, safe and sanitary housing in the personal market. Housing support is provided through HUD on behalf of the family or individual, so participants can discover their own housing. You can use an HCV to spend for all or part of the lease.

Eligibility: Public Housing is restricted to low-income households and people. A Public Housing Authority figures out eligibility based on 1) annual gross earnings, 2) whether you certify as elderly, an individual with specials needs or as a household, and 3) U.S. citizenship or eligible migration status.

To use, contact your local Public Housing Authority. During the application procedure, a Public Housing Authority will collect details on family earnings, assets and family structure. The General Public Housing Authority will use this info to identify program eligibility and the quantity of the housing support payment.

Homeownership

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

- Speak to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor about ending up being a homeowner.
A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can use advice personalized 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 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 demand and begin 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 rehab loans * Please be recommended that the program does open and close on a rolling basis.

- Speak to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor about becoming a house owner. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice tailored 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 check out the Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity 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 many companies that offer housing support and/or supportive services to individuals. HUD is not a direct provider. For direct support, 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 threat of expulsion.

- Talk with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor to assist prevent expulsion:.
A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer suggestions personalized to assist you prevent eviction. 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.

- Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer suggestions 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 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.


Talk to a Housing Counselor

I wish to speak to a housing counselor, what can they assist me with?

Becoming a property owner.

Foreclosure assistance.

Reverse mortgages.

Home improvements/repairs to my home.

Renting.


Speak to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer recommendations 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 rehabilitation loans.

- If you have more concerns, get in touch with the FHA Resource Center.
Email: answers@hud.gov.
Call: (800) 225-5342.


Disaster Resources

- Immediately after a catastrophe, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other government agencies provide initial assistance. HUD then provides additional assistance for ongoing recovery through programs and collaborations.

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

- Register through FEMA's catastrophe 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, 7 days a week up until additional notification. Multilingual operators are on duty.

- Connect to your regional Red Cross.


HUD Disaster Resources.

- HUD Disaster Line: Call 1-800-304-9320 or email recovery@hud.gov.

- Speak to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer guidance 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 not able to have your concerns answered from the resources above, please click on the Need More Help button listed below to contact your regional office 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 understand housing obstacles frequently feature other battles. You're not alone. These resources can assist with safe housing, emergencies, or getting in touch with somebody who will listen.

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

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Life's obstacles can in some cases be difficult. If you are feeling overwhelmed, dealing with mental health struggles, or psychological distress, complimentary support is offered 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 someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, personal assistance 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 provides totally free and private assistance for psychological health, drug or alcohol use, and healing:

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 obstacles, like expulsion, renting, foreclosure, or credit issues?