Rent & Utility Assistance

BakerRipley Central: Utility Assistance Hotline 713-590-2327 (4450 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, Texas 77011) Hours: Mon thru Thu 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM closed Sat and Sun. Must call to make an appointment. Assists with utility bills only.

Utility Assistance Requirements:

• Resident of Harris County Must meet the US Department of Health and Human Services Income Guidelines
• Proof of identity – Current/Valid Texas Driver’s License, Texas ID, US Passport, US Military ID or US
• Permanent Resident Card
• Provide proof of income for the last 30 days for all household members eighteen (18) years of age and older such as employer gross wages, Social Security, Unemployment, Food Stamp Award Letter, Retirement, VA Disability, etc.
• Provide a current Electric Bill – Reliant customers must provide their meter number
• Provide a current Gas Bill (If applicable)
• Electric and/or Gas Disconnection Notices (If applicable)

Brentwood Baptist Church: 713-852-1400 (13033 Landmark Street, Houston, Texas 77045) Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sunday 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Call for Interview.

Chinese Community Service Center: 713-271-6100 (9800 Town Park, Houston, Texas 77036) Hours: Tues 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Assists with utilities after cut-off notice, Senior and employment services)

Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) Central: 713-871-9741 (3434 Branard, Houston, TX 77027) Hours: Mon thru Fri 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; closed Sat and Sun (call to schedule appointment): Appointments scheduled on first call basis. Only four (4) appointments scheduled per day. Phone lines open at 10:00 AM. Please start calling at 9:50 am to be one of the first four (4) in line for an appointment.

Rent Assistance Requirements:

• Must have an appointment or Church Referral (first four callers are given automatic appointments for next day)
• Must have lived in apartment for at least four months (unless given a referral)
• Must be in CCSC zip codes served (Church Referrals assist all zip code areas)
• Bring photo ID/Birth Certificate/Passport (required for all clients and must match lease or bill)
• Eviction/vacate notice and a copy of the lease
• Must not have received assistance from CCSC in prior 365 days (3 total lifetime assists)

 

• Call to request assistance - no walk-ins
• Must be able to verify household income
• Copy of Utility bill or phone number of landlord to verify rent amount

Transportation: Bus tokens and transportation vouchers for doctor's appointments and job interviews.

First Baptist (Long Point Baptist): 713-957-5863 (8009 Long Point Road, Houston, TX) Hours: Mon thru Thurs 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Rent Assistance Requirements:

• Arrival time 5:00 AM - numbers given out at 7:30 am (first 12 in line will be helped)
• Last employment needs to be no longer than 5 months in the past and you must have been employed for at least 1 month
• If seeking assistance due to a recent expense, such as home repair, car repair, medical or funeral expenses, you must provide a copy of those receipts
• Two copies of lease or bill (they do not provide assistance for telephone or electric bills)
• Copy of Eviction or Vacate notice
• Social Security Cards for all residents
• ID's for all adults residents
• Employment Verification (pay stub)

First Baptist Food Pantry located at 8244 Long Point (hours - Mon thru Thurs & Sat 10:00 am to 1:00 pm)

Gulf Coast Community Services: 713-393-4700 (9320 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77054) Hours: Mon thru Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (call to schedule appointment)

Rent or Electric Assistance Requirements:

• Must complete and submit an online or paper application You will be contacted for an appointment after application is submitted and reviewed
• During the appointment each neighbor is expected to complete a Service Agreement with a GCCS professional order to receive a rental or utility assistance. Service Agreements consist of participation in at least one ongoing class (ABE/GED, Nutrition, ESL, SSL, Business Applications, Money Management, etc.) during a two-month period.
• You must have an eviction or disconnect notice from landlord or electricity provider.
• You must be a resident of Harris County.
• You must meet Federal Income Guidelines for poverty in accordance with number living in household.

GCCS Food Pantry: Neighbors may have 3-5 days of food no more than one time per year. Hours thru Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; walk-ins welcome).

• Transportation: Gulf Coast provides Metro Q Cards to neighbors seeking employment and/or attending GCCS educational programs. Neighbor must be a resident of Harris County and meet Federal Income Guidelines for poverty in accordance with number living in household in order to qualify

Harris County Social Services: 713-696-7900 (9418 Jensen Drive, Houston, Texas 77093) Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Clients are seen on a walk-in basis and waiting time will depend upon the amount of appointments scheduled that day.

Rent and Utility Assistance Requirements:

• Utility must already be disconnected and dated within the past 30 days.
• Utility bill must be in applicant’s name.
• Applicant must reside in household seeking assistance.
• Current Picture Identification and Social Security card (Your ID must be current). You must have some form of government issued identification to verify you are the person whom you state you are. Copies of identification will NOT be accepted.
• You must be a US Citizen or properly documented immigrant. If you were not born in the United States but your minor children (who live with you) were born in the United States, you must provide their original birth certificate.
• House deed or lease agreement or housing contract.
• Proof of current or most recent income and/or proof of past management of bills/rent. Verification of ALL income must be provided for ALL household members who are receiving income. Income documentation must be verifiable. Income documentation may include, SS Disability award letters, TANF award letters, Food Stamp award letters, VA award letters, Child Support, paycheck stubs, letter from employer. If there is no income from a household member who is 18 years or older, a certification of income form must be completed.
• Bank Transaction History Report and receipts (for the last 30 days from the date of appointment).
• Verification of other assistance. If you are currently receiving assistance from another agency/or organization, please provide proof of ALL pledges and assistance.

Helping Hands Food Pantry: Walk-in or by appointment (hours - Monday to Wed 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.).

My Brother's Keeper: 281-498-9933 (12621 Bissonnet Street, Houston, Texas 77099. Provides partial financial assistance for rent and/or utilities (hours Mon 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; Wed 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; Friday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM).

Rent and Utility Assistance:

• Individuals or families is provided for a documented crisis, primarily for rent and utilities. Clients that are seeking employment may sign up to use our computer room for internet access. Also, they are given information on any jobs that we may have information on at the time of their visit.

MBK Food Pantry: The Food Pantry supplies food to individuals and families who have established a need through Client Services. The MBK Pantry depends on food drives, individual donations and financial contributions to provide its services. During the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays special packages are prepared and distributed.

Northwest Area Ministries: 281-885-4555 15555 Kuykendahl Rd, Houston, TX 77090.

They help families that apply online at www.namonline.org, selecting 12 families that are most in need, every Thursday. If not selected, they can apply again for the next week. They will serve the following zip codes:
77014; 77032; 77038; 77050; 77060; 77070; 77073; 77086; 77090; 77373; 77379; 77388; 77389

Riceville Mt. Olive Baptist Church: 713-778-0992 or 713-774-4880 (11539 South Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77071) Hours: Mon thru Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call last Friday of the month and leave message for an appointment. They will call back on Wednesday with appointment date/time.

Rent and Utility Assistance Requirements (assistance based on funding available):

• Call last Friday of the month (to leave a message on last Friday of month, press Financial Assistance when prompted and someone from Social Services Committee will call you back by following Wednesday)
• Need valid ID and Social Security Card
• Copy of lease (and vacate notice if applicable)
• Copy of current utility bill and/or disconnect notice

Salvation Army of Greater Houston: 713-752-0677 (1500, Austin Street, Houston, Texas 77002) Rent, utilities, food and clothing assistance first and third Wed of each month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Call in advance to insure funds are available. At Risk of Homeless Program: 713-658-9205 (only for court evictions)

Rent Assistance (press 1)

• You must live within the Harris County Appraisal District and be able to demonstrate loss of income, ability to maintain home after assistance, and financial need. Please bring the following documents to the appointment:
  • Late notice, eviction notice or court eviction documents
  • Lease (all pages include addendums)
  • Bring two forms of ID
  • Documentation of unexpected loss of income
• Salvation Army Food Pantry - Monday thru Thursday 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Will provide 1 box of groceries every 12 months. Must bring the following:
  • Two Forms of ID
  • Lease (all pages including addendums)
  • Letter of referral from SNAP if not the first time receiving food

Sheltering Arms & Neighborhood Center Emergency Assistance Program: 713-685-6577 Seniors 60+ and the Disabled 713-590-2327 (3838 Aberdeen Way, Houston, TX 77025) Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call to schedule an appointment.

Electric and Gas Assistance Requirements:

• Resident of Harris County
• Must meet the US Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Income Guidelines
• Provide proof of income for the last 30 days for all household members eighteen (18) years of age and older such as employer gross wages, Social Security, Unemployment, Food Stamp Award Letter, Retirement, VA Disability, etc.
• Provide a current Electric Bill – Reliant customers must provide their meter number
• Provide a current Gas Bill (If applicable)
• Electric and/or Gas Disconnection Notices (If applicable)

Wesley Community Center: 713-223-8131 or 713-821-8917 (1410 Lee Street Houston, Texas ) Hours: Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm (rent, utilities, food, employment) Clients must meet with Employment, Financial and Income Support Coaches and provide required documentation as specified below. Enrollment by appointment only.

Rent and Utility Assistance Requirements:

• Valid Identification
• Proof of residence
• Social Security card
• Lease and Vacate Notice
• SNAP Award Letter

Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church: 713-747-7101 (3826 Wheeler Avenue, Houston, Texas 77004) Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and Friday 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Do not leave a message.

Rent and Utility Assistance Requirements:

• Must call to schedule an appointment (no walk-ins)
• Employment verification (pay stub) for past 60 days
• Lease, Eviction/Vacate notice or utility bill
• Money order receipt showing some amount of self-payment toward balance and a ledger or statement from leasing/mortgage or utility company (they do not accept landlord receipts)
• Valid ID and Social Security Card
• Can receive assistance once every 2 years

Windsor Village Social Services: 713-551-8792 (12041 1/2 Post Oak Road, Houston, Texas 770) Hours: Monday 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM (rent, mortgage, electric, water and gas when funding available) Tues 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Thurs 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (food only - once every 6 months).

Rent and Utility Assistance Requirements:

• Photo ID
• SS card for all household members
• Proof of income
• Late or delinquent lease or mortgage statement
• Current electric, water or gas bill

Program information on this resource page is subject to change. We recommend calling to confirm the information listed above.