TDHCA Help for Texans
Find local organizations offering rent, utility and other housing support by city or county.
Who it serves: Texas; each provider sets its service area and intake rules.
Directory, not an application or funding guarantee.
Practical help for your next step
Texas housing assistance resources
Find official rental, utility and housing search resources for the five Texas cities we serve, with service area notes and clear next steps.
Sources reviewed 2026-10-11. Programs decide eligibility and may close intake or exhaust funding. These links are separate from our apartment locating service. Contact the provider directly to apply.
Start with statewide resources
2-1-1 Texas
Search local housing, food, utility and other support, or dial 2-1-1 for help finding a resource.
Who it serves: Statewide referral directory.
Contact the listed provider to confirm current services.
TDHCA Vacancy Clearinghouse
Look up rental properties funded by TDHCA and the information they report.
Who it serves: only properties funded by TDHCA, not every affordable community.
Confirm vacancies, rents and accessibility directly with management.
Austin
City of Austin renter resources
Find the city's rental and utility assistance contacts, housing search tools and tenant support referrals.
Who it serves: Austin; individual programs have their own boundaries and requirements.
Reviewed October 11, 2026: the city says the I Belong in Austin portal is closed indefinitely after its final 2026 application period. Other assistance routes on this page have separate intake and funding.
Austin Affordable Housing Online Search Tool
Search locally tracked affordable properties and their reported affordability levels.
Who it serves: City of Austin housing search.
Contact each property for current availability.
San Antonio
San Antonio Renter Support
Find city rental assistance, relocation support and renter service information.
Who it serves: San Antonio; verify residency and each program's eligibility rules.
Use the city's current application instructions; funding and intake can change.
Opportunity Home waiting list closure notice
Check the specific public housing or voucher list and instructions for existing applicants.
Who it serves: Opportunity Home programs; categories have separate rules.
Reviewed October 11, 2026: the notice marked Family Public Housing and HCV closed and distinguished Elderly/Disabled and 504 Accessible lists. Recheck the official notice before applying.
Browse San Antonio property records · San Antonio housing guidance
Houston
City of Houston Information for Renters
Access the affordable rental dashboard, housing authority links and legal aid referrals.
Who it serves: Houston; linked agencies may cover different parts of Harris County.
A resource hub, not a promise of rental assistance funding or an open waiting list.
Dallas
Dallas Community Empowerment social services
Review city utility support and other social service referrals.
Who it serves: City of Dallas; verify address and program requirements.
At our October 11, 2026 review, this page said rental assistance was not accepting applications. Check the official page for changes.
Fort Worth
Fort Worth Community Action Partners
Review utility and other emergency assistance information through Community Action Partners.
Who it serves: Eligible Tarrant County residents; program rules and documentation apply.
Reviewed October 11, 2026: the page has funding notices for specific services and a few dated intake windows. Ask CAP which service fits and whether it has room now. Not all assistance is open.
Browse Fort Worth property records · Fort Worth housing guidance
Make your first call count
- Give the provider your city and county; ask whether your address is inside its service area.
- Ask whether intake is open, which expenses it covers, and what deadline applies.
- Ask for the current document list and a secure way to send it. Keep originals and save your confirmation.
- If a program is closed, ask about another local provider or use 2-1-1 Texas. Do not wait for a locator response if a housing deadline is approaching.
We checked that these resources are operated by the named public agency or statewide referral service and describe relevant renter support. That review doesn’t confirm anyone’s eligibility or a provider's current funding.