Rent & Utilities

Also check the citywide resource site with COVID-19 updates: http://www.connectatx.org

 

ST. AUSTIN CATHOLIC PARISH, NEWMAN HALL
2026 Guadalupe Street Austin, TX 78705
https://www.staustin.org/outreach

Thursdays at 9 a.m./service only 15-20 people

• Lottery for financial assistance with:

• Utility Bills

• Rent/Partial

• May receive assistance once every 6 months

 

ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
209 West 27th Austin, TX 78705
(512) 476-3589

Email: Mimi Parris at parrismiriam@aol.com

Tuesdays at 8:15 AM to sign up (best to be in line by 6:30 am)

• 40 people are helped each week on a 1st come, 1st served basis

• A person is eligible for assistance once every 6 months

• Up to $40 in assistance for:

  • utility bills

  • rent

 

BAPTIST COMMUNITY CENTER
2000 East 2nd Street 78702
(512) 472-7592 or (512)478-7243

Call for appointment Mon.-Fri. 8:30am -noon & 1-5 p.m.

• Limited financial assistance for:

  • utilities (electric, water, gas)

  • rent

  • local mortgages

• Bring picture ID, social security card, and current bill to verify address

 

Goodwill Central Texas

COVID Rental and Mortgage Assistance

English:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5W27EGzebFv7a92vDzC5cX1xXQzFNgY18EFlmtQWa027hkw/viewform

Spanish:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei0MhwfnBmgcu9yrUNplIR9GzNEGDsS82Mnn4Ca692eyC2Dg/viewform

 

ST. LOUISE HOUSE
No Physical Address
Agency Number: 512-302-0027

https://saintlouisehouse.org/supportive-housing/utility-assistance/

• For utility assistance: 512-297-2129

• Call for appointment 

 

TRAVIS COUNTY FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
Palm Square Office
100 N. IH 35, Ste. 2000 Austin, TX 78701
(512) 854-4120

Mon. – Fri. starting 8am – 5pm

• Emergency financial assistance for:

• Utility Services

• Rent and/or Mortgage

• Prescription Assistance

• Photo ID and SS card needed.

• Birth Certificate

• Bring bill that is past due or rent notice that is late. 

 

EAST AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
211 Comal St, Austin, Texas 78702
512-972-6650

http://austintexas.gov/department/east-austin-neighborhood-center

• Rent and Utility Help

 

AUSTIN TENANTS COUNCIL
205 Chicon St, Austin TX 78702
For Appointments: (512)474-7006

Counseling on Rental/Housing Issues: (512)474-1961

https://www.housing-rights.org/tenant-concerns

Phone counseling: M-Th 9-12 and 1-4; Friday 9-12

Office appts: M-F

Walk-ins: M-Th 1-4

 

UPLift @ UNIVERSITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
2203 San Antonio St. Austin, TX 78705
512-476-5321

Tuesdays @ 9:30 AM

• No appointments are made.

• Names will stop being taken at 10:30AM

• Financial Assistance for Utilities or Rent – Bring Photo ID and printed copy of the bill

• Can Receive Assistance once every 6 months 

 

ANY BABY CAN
6207 Sheridan Avenue Austin, TX 78723
512-454-3743
www.anybabycan.org

(Must be a current client in program)

Monday-Friday

• Families enrolled in one of Any Baby Can’s programs may qualify for Family Support Services, including:

  • Financial assistance for rent & utilities

• Social services for babies under 3 and first time pregnant mothers under 28 weeks

 

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Neighbor 2 Neighbor Program
1941 Webberville Rd. Austin, TX 78721
512-926-6339 (Extension 4)

https://welcometableaustin.org/neighbor/

• Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month

• Arrive at location by 9:30 AM—Services, including Utility help, begins at 11 AM.

• Call ahead for more information.

 

GREATER MT. ZION CHURCH
Community Assistance and Referral Center
4301 Tannehill Ln. Austin, TX 78721
(512)478-7578 or poverty@gmzaustin.org

https://gmzaustin.org/causes/poverty/

• Community Assistance and Referral Center provides utility and rent assistance to the community for financial emergencies.

• Call or email for more information.

 

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CENTRAL TEXAS
1625 Rutherford Ln, Austin, TX 78754
(512) 651-6100

https://www.ccctx.org/financial-stability.html

Open 8:30 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 5 pm

• Financial Assistance for:

• Utility Bills (Call for more information)

• Emergency Rent and/or Mortgage Assistance

• Check out link above for Information on the application process

• Must gather all documentation required to determine eligibility before enrolling as an applicant in the program

 

ST. MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
8134 Mesa Dr. Austin, TX 78759
512-345-8314–Applications by phone only
www.stmattsaustin.org

• Utilities and Rent Help

• Call for more Information

 

FINANCIAL SUPPORT PLUS 1

Emergency financial Aid to Customers in Need

https://austinenergy.com/ae/residential/your-bill/customer-assistance-programs/financial-support-plus1

• The Plus 1 fund helps by providing emergency financial aid to customers who are having a temporary problem paying their utility bills. Visit online for list and phone numbers of agencies.

 

AUSTIN ENERGY: Customer Assistance Programs Discount 
https://austinenergy.com/ae/residential/your-bill/customer-assistance-programs/cap-discounts/cap-discounts

Customers on low or fixed incomes who participate in certain assistance programs can benefit from the City of Austin’s CAP Discounts program. CAP Discounts can help reduce utility bills an average of $650 a year.

You may be eligible if you or someone in your household participates in one of these programs:

• Medicaid Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

• Telephone Lifeline Program

• Travis County Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

• Medical Access Program (MAP)

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)

Please call 855-319-6630 with any questions you may have about eligibility.