Housing & Utility Assistance

 

Catholic Charities Housing Program offers services to help families on the verge of becoming homeless, or who have already experienced homelessness.

 

The program provides rental assistance and connections to services that contribute to housing stability, such as employment readiness, financial literacy, counseling and childcare.
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We offer these housing services:

Rent & Utility Assistance

Please note the following information:

  • This program provides one-time assistance only, subject to applicant eligibility and the availability of funds.
  • The application link will automatically close when the agency receives the limited number of applications available.
  • Applications will be reviewed for eligibility in the order they are received.
  • Applicants will be notified by email if an application is approved or not approved.  Please do not call the agency for status information.
  • If an application is not approved, the agency suggests calling United Way 211 or another social service agency for assistance.

Catholic Charities only assists with the following utilities:

  • 4Change Energy
  • Ambit
  • Cirro Energy
  • Direct Energy
  • Express Energy
  • Reliant Energy
  • Veteran Energy

Other utility resources:

 

Assistance Currently Unavailable

For Those Experiencing Homelessness
Rapid Re-Housing

In collaboration with the Houston Housing Authority and the Coalition for the Homeless, Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) works to end homelessness for low-to-moderate income individuals and households residing in the City of Houston.

The goal of this program is to increase self-sufficiency and housing stability by helping clients to gain and maintain viable housing. The RRH Program provides the following services: Case Navigator,  Financial Assistance (Housing, Utility, Food and Transportation) and community resources.

Clients must apply with Coordinated Access through The Way Home for RRH assistance. For more information, call 832-531-6041 ( M-F 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) or view the Resource Guide. If you are already enrolled in Rapid Rehousing with Catholic Charities, please call 713-874-6724 or email RRH@catholiccharities.org with any questions.

Permanent Supportive Housing

The Permanent Supportive Housing Program (PSH) is a HUD-funded grant that serves individuals and families who are chronically homeless. The PSH Program provides the following services: Case Navigator,  Financial Assistance (Housing, Utility, Food and Transportation) and community resources. Clients must apply with Coordinated Access through The Way Home for PSH assistance. A client must be able to provide chronic homelessness and a disability supportive documentation; to be referred by Coordinated Access. For more information, call 832-531-6041 (M-F 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) or view the Resource Guide. If you are already enrolled in PSH with Catholic Charities, please call 713-874-6724 with any questions.

Rental/Housing Assistance for Women Veterans

Catholic Charities’ Women Veterans Program offers hope for women who have served this country and are in crisis. We help through financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and through other services.

Looking for Women Veterans Assistance? Click Here!

Rental Assistance for Those Living with HIV
Housing Opportunities for persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
 
HOPWA Eligibility
  • HIV status letter
  • ID
  • Lease agreement
  • At risk of homelessness
  • Unexpected reduction of the income
  • Prolonged hospitalization as applicable
  • Deterioration of the overall health as applicable
  • Residing in one of the following service areas: Austin, Brazoria, Ft. Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Walker, and Waller counties.
 *** Please note that clients receiving housing subsidy, such as section 8, or public housing are not eligible for this program.

Call 713-874-6724 for more information or complete the screening form in English or Spanish.

Other Housing Assistance Resources