Housing & Finance Resources
Access to housing and financial security allows you to focus and thrive in your classes. Find housing, get emergency support, and improve your financial literacy. Then build your future on a solid foundation.
Find Housing Resources
Browse housing and shelter resources available in the Harris County area. Keep in mind that this is not a complete list of the resources available in your community.
- Harris County Housing Resource Center: Find rental property, emergency shelter, financial assistance, and other service offerings in the Harris County community.
- Coalition for the Homeless: Get connected to resources and organizations providing direct services for people experiencing homelessness.
- Harris County Housing Authority: Learn how you can qualify for affordable housing and achieve economic independence.
- Houston Housing Authority: Find information about housing programs, affordable housing options, and related services.
- City of Houston Homebuyer Assistance Program: Learn how eligible low- to moderate-income families can access funds to assist with home buying costs.
- United Way: Visit the site or call the free, confidential helpline at 211 for 24/7 support for all things housing, public benefits, and much more.
Browse housing and shelter resources available in the Harris County area. Keep in mind that this is not a complete list of the resources available in your community.
- Harris County Housing Resource Center: Find rental property, emergency shelter, financial assistance, and other service offerings in the Harris County community.
- Coalition for the Homeless: Get connected to resources and organizations providing direct services for people experiencing homelessness.
- Harris County Housing Authority: Learn how you can qualify for affordable housing and achieve economic independence.
- Houston Housing Authority: Find information about housing programs, affordable housing options, and related services.
- City of Houston Homebuyer Assistance Program: Learn how eligible low- to moderate-income families can access funds to assist with home buying costs.
- United Way: Visit the site or call the free, confidential helpline at 211 for 24/7 support for all things housing, public benefits, and much more.
There are several organizations providing emergency shelter in Harris County and the Houston area:
Emergency shelter for men:
Emergency shelters for women and families:
Salvation Army Supportive Navigation Shelters:
Know you’re not alone. These organizations are committed to helping you find safety, offering free, confidential, 24-hour support.
- Bay Area Turning Point: 281-286-2525
- Houston Area Women’s Center: 713-528-2121
- The Bridge Over Troubled Water: 713-473-2801
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