Housing Programs

Fair Housing

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 
(800) 669-9777
For the hearing impaired, call TTY (800) 927-9275

Houston Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Field Office
1301 Fannin, Suite 2200
Houston, TX 77021
Contact: Christina Lewis, Director
(713) 718-3189
Alternate Contact Person:  Ada R. Thomas
(713) 718-3185
Fax: (713) 718-5447

Greater Houston Fair Housing Center, Inc.
Daniel Bustanante
P.O. Box 292
Houston, TX 77001
713-641-3247
Email: [email protected]

Houston Area Urban League
Judson Robinson
1301 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002
713-393-8700
Email: [email protected]

Homebuyer Programs

For more information about assistance for homebuyers, contact the following agencies

City of Houston Housing and Community Development Dept
601 Sawyer Street, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77007

(832) 394-6200

Harris County Community Services Dept. Downpayment Assistance Program
8410 Lantern Point Drive, Houston, Texas 77054

(713) 578-2210

Houston Area Urban League
5320 Griggs Rd, Houston, TX 77021

(281) 220-6012

 

Some of the information provided was obtained from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.

Home Repair Programs

For program information/eligibility requirements for home repairs and/or first time home buyers, contact the following:

City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department
601 Sawyer Street, Suite 400, Houston Texas 77007
Phone: (832) 394-6200

East Aldine District Home Repair Program

Habitat for Humanity
Certain programs, like that of Habitat for Humanity, allow you to substitute money for labor, by building your own home or helping others to build theirs. Find a listing of local contacts for this nonprofit at this section of their comprehensive website.

Rebuilding Together

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

 

Some of the information provided was obtained from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.

Reverse Mortgages

American Association for Retired Persons (AARP)

City of Houston Housing and Community Development Dept.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association 

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 
(800) 669-9777
For the hearing impaired, call TTY (800) 927-9275

Houston Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Field Office
1301 Fannin, Suite 2200
Houston, TX 77021
Contact: Christina Lewis, Director
(713) 718-3189
Alternate Contact Person:  Ada R. Thomas
(713) 718-3185
Fax: (713) 718-5447

Greater Houston Fair Housing Center, Inc.
Daniel Bustanante
P.O. Box 292
Houston, TX 77001
713-641-3247
Email: [email protected]

Houston Area Urban League
Judson Robinson
1301 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002
713-393-8700
Email: [email protected]

For more information about assistance for homebuyers, contact the following agencies

City of Houston Housing and Community Development Dept
601 Sawyer Street, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77007

(832) 394-6200

Harris County Community Services Dept. Downpayment Assistance Program
8410 Lantern Point Drive, Houston, Texas 77054

(713) 578-2210

Houston Area Urban League
5320 Griggs Rd, Houston, TX 77021

(281) 220-6012

 

Some of the information provided was obtained from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.

For program information/eligibility requirements for home repairs and/or first time home buyers, contact the following:

City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department
601 Sawyer Street, Suite 400, Houston Texas 77007
Phone: (832) 394-6200

East Aldine District Home Repair Program

Habitat for Humanity
Certain programs, like that of Habitat for Humanity, allow you to substitute money for labor, by building your own home or helping others to build theirs. Find a listing of local contacts for this nonprofit at this section of their comprehensive website.

Rebuilding Together

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

 

Some of the information provided was obtained from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.