BASIC NEEDS

We provide the following:

Rental/Mortgage Assistance, Utility Assistance, Prescription Drug Assistance

for those living in the following Zip Codes: 77084, 77090, 77095, 77375, 77377, 77379, 77388, 77429, 77433, 77447, 77449, 77493

Beginning February 1, 2025, our process, and our procedures for receiving financial assistance are changing.   Please read before clicking on the link and submitting your application.

We are dedicated to providing financial assistance to families in need through a fair and transparent process. Our assistance program now operates on a lottery system, with random selections conducted on the last Thursday of each month. The applications selected will be for current month needs. If your application is pulled, you will be notified within 48 hours (business hours) via email. Please note that being selected does not guarantee assistance. If you do not hear from us, you are encouraged to submit a new application. It is essential to provide a current email address that you can check regularly to ensure timely communication.

*If you are elderly and need assistance with the online application process, please call our office at 832-857-6449 for support. We are here to help ensure that everyone has access to the financial assistance they need.

Please make sure to complete the entire application. If your application is selected, other qualifications must be met. Due to the time-sensitive process, it can take a minimum of 7-15 business days for your application to go through the approval process. All communication will be conducted through email.

To qualify for rent, mortgage, or utility assistance you must live in one of our zip code areas, you must provide proof of a reduction and/or loss of income or a paid emergency expense within the last 60 days. Every application selected will be evaluated to determine if all qualifications are met.  Please understand that you will need to be able to send and receive emails during the approval process. If your application is selected, you will be communicated with via email. Please insure that your provide a current email address that you have access to and can check on a regular basis.

You may be asked to provide some or all of the following documents if your application is selected.

1. Photo Identification for ALL adults living in the home. (Driver license or passport)

2. Proof of Employment Income or loss of Income for ALL adults living in the home

3. Benefit Income Letter for SS, SSI, SNAP, TANF, Child Support, Housing Assistance, etc.

4. Current Lease Agreement – must be full signed lease

5. Notice to Vacate

6. Rental Payment Ledger for the past 12 months (history).

7. Current Mortgage Statement

8. Disconnect Notice

9. Current Utility Bill

10. Current Tax Return

11. All Bank/Savings Account Statements

PLEASE SIGN UP USING THE LINK BELOW