Rent assistance in Collin County
Find rental assistance programs in Collin County for low-income families. Churches, charities and government organizations offer grant money or other financial help to struggling tenants, the elderly, veterans, and disabled. Get help to pay back rent or security deposits, free motel or hotel vouchers, legal aid to prevent an eviction and more. Learn where to apply for rental assistance near you in Collin County TX.
In some cases, the organizations work together or offer referrals in an effort to coordinate services across the community, including the cities of Frisco and Plano TX. A focus of the rental or security deposit assistance programs is on families facing eviction, single moms or dads or the currently homeless.
Funds available to help tenants pay their rent in Collin County are very limited, and often the agencies rely on federal government grants or private donations. The Collin County Texas agencies also have information on other housing resources, such as homeless shelters, free motel vouchers or transitional housing units. The leading agencies to call for emergency rental help or additional information are below.
Organizations that help with rental payments
Allen Community Outreach – Referrals may be offered to a number of low income assistance programs, including local non-profits that provide rent money. Call (972) 727-9131. The charity is at 301 W Boyd Dr, Allen, Texas 75013.
Assistance Center of Collin County is a leading non-profit. The have information on charities as well as non-profits that offer housing or rent help, coordinate social services, and assist the homeless or recently evicted. Emergency vouchers, rental programs, and other financial aid is offered. Call (972) 422-1850 for intake. Or more on Assistance center of Collin County.
Christian Community Action Center supports a limited number of towns and regions in Collin County. For those that qualify, emergency, one time rental assistance may be offered, often in the forms of no interest loans. There may also be utility bill assistance, free furniture, and help for immigrants, single moms and the vulnerable. There is help for low-income tenants in the zip codes of 75007, 75010, 75057 and 75011. The location is 200 S Mill St, Lewisville, TX 75057. For more details, dial (972) 221-1224.
St Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church – The charity may offer to help with rent, security deposits to the homeless, and other financial resources. Call (972) 596-5505. The location is 2700 Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75023.
St. Mark Catholic is part of St. Vincent de Paul – Services address housing needs. Volunteers from the non-profit may offer financial assistance for paying rent or lodging costs, such as utilities. Free stuff for an apartment and other case management is available, including referrals to low income housing in the region. The charity is at (972) 423-1877.
Community Lifeline Center can be reached at (972) 542-0020. Referrals are offered to crisis programs, including for rent to prevent an eviction or homelessness. Job training and education is also coordinated for low income or unemployed households in Collin County Texas. The address is 1601 N Waddill St #102, McKinney, TX 75069.
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas is based on Plano. Lawyers can offer free support and representation on housing and eviction matters. They represent the elderly, low income, and those facing housing discrimination in court as well. Call 214-748-1234.
Family Gateway Center operates shelters and transitional housing for the homeless. When ready to exist, guests can get referrals to programs for first month’s rent, security deposits, and help in locating an affordable, permanent home to live in. Call (214) 741-6515 or 214-823-4500
Farmersville Ministerial Alliance - The programs only support those in the immediate school district. Limited funds may be available for rent or housing costs. Call (972) 782-8428 for details. First Baptist Church takes applications and the program is run from 124 S Washington St, Farmersville, TX 75442.
Frisco Family Services Center - In additional to rent assistance, including grants, the government non-profit may provide applicants with free referral services. Seniors, the disabled, single parents, and families with young children may benefit from the cash assistance or loans that are available for paying rent. Storage or moving cost help, employment programs, and other aid is offered too. Phone (972) 335-9495, and location is 9111 Dogwood St, Frisco, TX 75034.
Collin County Housing Authorities (PHA) offer rent subsided apartments, section 8 HUD vouchers, and more. There are a few locations for low income households or those in poverty to apply at in Collin County. They offer many of the services noted above. Depending on the center, they may also assist with applications to section 8 vouchers (including emergency Section 8) and offer legal support to tenants as well.
- McKinney Housing Authority, call (972) 542-5641
- Plano Texas Housing Authority – Telephone (972) 423-4928. This organization operates scattered homes and apartments. HUD section 8 rental vouchers can be used by those that qualify.
- Farmersville Housing Authority administers public housing in Collin County. Units and apartments may be offered for the disabled, elderly, and very low income. Monthly rent will be due, but the amount is based on the client’s income. Phone - 903-583-3336.
- Other income subsidized homes are available too. More on Texas section 8 housing.
Housing Crisis Center administers several resources. Call them at (214) 828-4244. They include free legal aid and clinics for tenants that have an eviction. There is also short and long term transitional housing available with case management services. Staff will also have referrals to rental and security deposit assistance programs as well. A number of services can help with evictions.
Metrocrest Social Services supports a limited region. Funds may be offered for housing, energy bills, rent, and other crisis aid. The location is 1145 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75006. The non-profit can be called on as a last resort for rental resources. Telephone number is (972)-446-2100.
Network of Community Ministries is a faith based church / charity that offers shelter and financial help, including for rent (including mobile lot rent) to the homeless and very low income. Clothing, household stuff, and more is offered as well. Call (972) 234-8880. The location is 1500 International Pkwy, Richardson, TX 75081.
High Pointe Church of Christ has assistance for people or families in McKinney. The charity may have funds, or zero interest loans, for rental payments or water / utility bills. All resources are limited. There is other household goods, such as furniture and other items that a tenant or homeowner may need. Location is 3201 N. Central Expy., McKinney, TX 75071. Phone: 214-544-6565
Salvation Army - The non-profit charity has shelter, transitional housing, and rental assistance. There is also referrals for other Social Services and Collin County housing resources available. They operate from a few centers in Collin County Texas.
- There are multiple sites. The elderly can be assisted too. McKinney Corps of the Salvation Army (Phone - (972) 542-6694), Plano (dial (972) 423-8254) or the Garland center is at (972) 272-4531.
Homeless prevention funding is allocated to agencies in Collin County each year. The federal government HUD organization provides money to the community to pay for everything from motel vouchers to moving costs or one time rental assistance. Residents facing an eviction with children as well as the vulnerable, such as senior citizens, are a focus of the grants for rent and housing costs. Find eviction help in Collin County.
Care Church - Richardson East Church of Christ supports the Collin County portion of the region. The address is 1504 E. Campbell Road Richardson, Texas 75081. Whether it is some money to pay rent to stop evictions, or utility/water bill help to keep the family in their home. Grant money and immediate financial help is offered. Call (972)-231-8231.
The Samaritan Inn – Phone (972) 542-5302. The agency runs a comprehensive homeless prevention and rehousing program. Money may be for paying security deposits, first month’s rent, and case management can break the cycle of homelessness. The charity is at 1514 N McDonald St, McKinney, TX 75071.
Referrals (with a small possibility of direct financial help) is offered from a couple local churches and charities. Collin County residents can learn about emergency rent assistance, free furniture, basic needs, security deposit help and housing resources.
- The Treasure Chest is at 301 W Boyd Dr, Allen, TX 75013. Dial (972) 727-9131
- SVDP (St. Vincent) is based at St Gabriel the Archangel Church. The parish is 110 St Gabriel Way, McKinney, TX 75071. Telephone - (972) 542-7170
Catholic Charities of Collin County - Dallas is available. Housing assistance programs help single mothers, immigrants, seniors over the age of 60 and others. There is help to pay rental arrears, security deposit funds and others. There is also lot rent payment help for rural parts of the county. Dial 866-223-7500.
Collin County Veteran Services. - Staff help veterans and their families with housing needs, including rent to pay rent. There is also advice on applying for VA benefits and Social Security, government hardship grants for rent and other needs. The organization is at 900 E Park Blvd # 150, Plano, TX 75074. Call (972) 881-3060
Wylie Community Christian Care Center has vouchers for a motel, funds for rent, apartment items, and more. The address is 1310 W. Brown St., Wylie, TX 75098. Call 972-442-4341. The charity is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursdays 10-2, and from Saturday 10am -12 noon. Funds for housing or other costs, including rent, are limited.
Christ Fellowship has financial help for struggling renters. There is also counseling and supportive services. The church is at 2801 Orchid Dr, McKinney, TX 75072. For details dial (972) 547-7000
Housing & Community Development offers various housing and property owner resources. The office is at 406 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, TX 75069. The range from eviction prevention to referrals to rent assistance and transitional housing. Staff also have information on government benefits, such as section 8 HUD subsidized rent vouchers. The non-profit is at 972-547-7572.
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