Homeless Assistance in Texas
Locate emergency shelters, federal programs, state assistance, financial aid, healthcare, and employment support available to Texas residents.
Emergency Housing & Shelter
Immediate options for Texas residents who need a safe place to stay tonight.
Emergency Shelters
Find available shelter beds tonight across Texas. Call 211 for real-time availability and directions to the nearest open shelter in your area.
Get StartedFamily & Youth Shelters
Specialized shelters for families with children and unaccompanied youth in Texas. Safe environments with case management and wraparound support.
Get StartedVeterans Emergency Housing
Dedicated emergency housing for Texas veterans. HUD-VASH vouchers and VA-funded supportive services are available statewide. Call 1-877-4AID-VET.
Get StartedFederal Assistance Programs
Federal programs available to eligible Texas residents regardless of city or county.
HUD Continuum of Care
Primary federal program organizing housing and services for homeless individuals. Texas has 37 CoC regions providing transitional and permanent supportive housing.
Get StartedEmergency Solutions Grants
Funds emergency shelters, street outreach, homeless prevention, and rapid re-housing. Texas receives millions in ESG funding distributed through local providers.
Get StartedHousing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
Rental assistance vouchers for very low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals. Apply through your local Texas Public Housing Authority.
Get StartedHUD-VASH (Veterans)
Combines Section 8 housing vouchers with VA supportive services for veterans experiencing homelessness. Available across multiple Texas locations.
Get StartedPATH Program (Mental Health)
Outreach, case management, and mental health support for homeless individuals. Operated through Texas community mental health centers statewide.
Get StartedSNAP Food Assistance
Helps low-income Texans buy food. Apply at YourTexasBenefits.com or any local HHSC office. No permanent address required to apply.
Get StartedTexas State Programs
Programs funded or operated specifically by Texas for residents experiencing homelessness.
Texas Homeless Housing & Services (THHSP)
State-funded emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless Texans, administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Get StartedTexas Rent Relief Program
Emergency rental and utility assistance for Texans at risk of eviction or homelessness. Contact TDHCA or your local community action agency to apply.
Get StartedTexas Medicaid
Health coverage for eligible low-income Texans. Apply at YourTexasBenefits.com. Covers children, pregnant women, adults with disabilities, and families.
Get StartedTDHCA Housing Programs
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs provides affordable housing resources, rental assistance, and housing grants for low-income Texas residents.
Get StartedTexas Workforce Solutions
Free job training, resume help, and career placement through Texas’s 28 local Workforce Development Boards. Visit twc.texas.gov to find your nearest office.
Get StartedLIHEAP Energy Assistance
Helps low-income Texas households pay heating and cooling bills. Distributed through local community action agencies funded by TDHCA. Call 211 to find your provider.
Get StartedLocal Resources by City
Major Texas cities with dedicated homeless services and housing authorities.
Houston
The Way Home — Houston’s coordinated system for homeless services, shelter placement, and housing assistance serving Harris County residents.
Get StartedDallas
Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance — emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rapid re-housing services for individuals and families in the Dallas area.
Get StartedAustin
ECHO (Ending Community Homelessness Coalition) — housing resources, case management, and emergency assistance for Austin area residents experiencing homelessness.
Get StartedFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about getting homeless assistance in Texas.
- HUD-VASH — Section 8 vouchers specifically for veterans with VA case management
- SSVF — Rapid re-housing and prevention for veteran families
- Texas Veterans Land Board — Affordable housing for Texas veterans
Assistance by State
Select a state to view its specific homeless assistance programs and resources.
