Fair Housing
Fair housing refers to the Fair Housing Act, a law that protects people from discrimination in the rental or sale of housing based on their race, color, religion, national origin, familial status (having kids under 18 or being pregnant), sex, and disability. If you think you have been discriminated against you can submit a complaint to HUD and represent yourself or contact one of the organizations below:
- North Texas Fair Housing Center: 469-941-0375
- Fair Housing Council of Greater San Antonio: 210-711-3247
- Disability Rights Texas: 800-252-9108
- Austin Tenants Council: 512-474-1961
To learn more about the Fair Housing Act, check out the Discrimination page.
Legal Aid
- Dallas Evictions: (text) 469-436-2704 — free legal help for people who don’t qualify for legal aid
- Houston Immigrant Legal Services Collaborative
- Houston Volunteer Lawyers: 713-228-0732 — apply online if you live in Harris County and have a low income
- Lawyer Referral & Information Service: 800-252-9690 — the State Bar of Texas can match you with a lawyer that fits your legal and financial needs
- Legal Aid of Northwest Texas: 888-529-5277 — free legal aid for low income people in northern and western Texas
- Lone Star Legal Aid: 800-733-8394 — free legal aid for low income people in southern and eastern Texas
- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid: 888-988-9996 — serving low income people in southwest Texas
- Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas
COVID-19
If you’re having trouble paying rent, make a payment plan with your landlord: