Veteran housing help in Houston, Texas: HUD-VASH vouchers, SSVF rapid re-housing, shelters, and local hotlines. Verified for 2026.
Houston (population 2,304,580) is one of the larger metros in Texas, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Houston is delivered through Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. This page lists verified housing resources filtered to Houston, plus the broader Texas guide for help that is available statewide.
Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).
Texas is home to approximately 1.6 million veterans — the second-largest veteran population in the nation — and the state has built one of the most comprehensive veteran housing support systems in the country. From the Texas Veterans Land Board's unique low-interest home and land loan programs to federal HUD-VASH vouchers and rapid re-housing through SSVF, Texas veterans have multiple pathways to stable, affordable housing.
This guide covers every major housing resource available to Texas veterans, including emergency and transitional housing, long-term rental assistance, homeownership programs through the Texas Veterans Land Board, and specialized housing for disabled veterans. Each program includes eligibility details and contact information so you can take action today.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Houston-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
Free civil legal help for Houston-area veterans through Legal Services Corporation grantees and the Stateside Legal veteran-facing directory. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Houston who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Houston veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Houston-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Houston, TX administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
These Texas programs are not based in Houston but accept residents.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Dallas, TX administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Killeen veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Corpus Christi, TX administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Free civil legal help for San Antonio-area veterans through Legal Services Corporation grantees and the Stateside Legal veteran-facing directory. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless San Antonio veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Fort Worth-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for San Antonio-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Austin who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
