Find shelter referrals, rental-assistance contacts and trustworthy tenant information. Availability and legal deadlines can change, so contact the relevant provider promptly.
Official sources reviewed October 14, 2026. National resources alongside Texas and North Texas organizations.
National / Shelter referrals
HUD Find Shelter
Search for shelter and community resources near you, with links to rental-assistance and housing-counseling options.
Before you reach out: A resource finder, not a reservation. Confirm intake rules, costs if any and space directly.
Visit HUD Find Shelter ↗National / Legal help
Legal Services Corporation directory
Find local civil legal aid by address or city for a housing or other civil legal problem.
Before you reach out: Programs serve eligible low-income people. Ask about case eligibility, costs and capacity; representation is not guaranteed.
Visit Legal Services Corporation directory ↗Texas / Housing assistance
Help for Texans: housing support
Find local rental-assistance providers, public housing authorities and emergency or homelessness services.
Before you reach out: Local providers handle applications. Funds, eligibility and waiting lists vary; TDHCA does not pay individuals directly.
Visit Help for Texans: housing support ↗Texas / Tenant information
TexasLawHelp tenant resources
Read free legal information and find referrals about eviction, rent relief and responding to housing problems.
Before you reach out: General information is not case advice. If you receive court papers, seek qualified help promptly and check all deadlines.
Visit TexasLawHelp tenant resources ↗DFW / North and West Texas / Legal help
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
Apply for free civil legal help with eligible housing, eviction, foreclosure and other legal issues.
Before you reach out: For qualifying low-income people in the service area. Applying does not guarantee your case can be accepted.
Visit Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas ↗Dallas and Collin counties / Homelessness resources
Housing Forward
Find homelessness resources and the Homeless Crisis Helpline at 888-411-6802. Rental and utility referrals are directed to 211.
Before you reach out: Referrals do not guarantee a bed or placement. Confirm availability, intake rules and any costs directly.
Visit Housing Forward ↗