Housing
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Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in Texas
Texas programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Rental assistance
TDHCA directs residents to local providers for available rental assistance.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhoneIn person
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Homelessness assistance programs
TDHCA funds local organizations that help people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhoneIn person
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Texas Housing Finance Agency programs
TDHCA offers housing programs that can help eligible Texans buy or rent a home.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhoneIn person
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program
CEAP helps eligible households pay utility costs through local providers.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhoneIn person
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Weatherization Assistance Program
The Weatherization Assistance Program helps eligible households make homes more energy efficient.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
Apply through your local public housing authority. HUD lists every housing authority by state.
Federal Communications Commission
Lifeline phone and internet discount
A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Check if you qualify and apply on the National Verifier, then pick a phone or internet company that offers Lifeline.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA disaster assistance
Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone, or in person at a Disaster Recovery Center.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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