Facing Eviction in Collin County? Here's What's Available and How to Apply
Collin County residents facing eviction or homelessness have access to the same coordinated system of prevention and rehousing programs that serves Dallas County — because the two counties share a single Continuum of Care. Housing Forward is the lead agency for both counties under CoC TX-600, and the same network of 150+ organizations and the same access process applies whether you live in Plano, McKinney, Frisco, Allen, or anywhere else in Collin County.
For a full explanation of how the system works — including coordinated entry, the All Neighbors Coalition, diversion, and rapid rehousing — see our Dallas County page, which covers the shared system in detail. This page focuses on what's specific to Collin County residents.
How to Get Help
The access point is the same as for Dallas County: Housing Forward's Homeless Crisis Helpline, which covers both counties. You can also reach a live specialist by calling 2-1-1 at any time, day or night. Texting your zip code to 898211 or visiting 211texas.org will return resources specific to your location in Collin County.
What's Different About Collin County
Collin County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, and that growth has driven housing costs sharply upward. While the county as a whole has high median incomes, that average obscures real pockets of poverty and housing insecurity — particularly among service workers, long-term residents priced out of their neighborhoods, single-parent households, and the working poor who commute into the county but can't afford to live where they work.
The suburban geography of Collin County also creates access challenges. Unlike Dallas, which has multiple shelter and service hub locations, Collin County has fewer physical access points for people in crisis, and transportation barriers can make it harder to reach resources. If you're having difficulty connecting with help, calling 211 and asking specifically about Collin County resources will get you the most geographically relevant referrals.
Prevention Funds in Collin County
Several All Neighbors Coalition member organizations (website: https://housingforwardntx.org/all-neighbors/) specifically serve Collin County residents with prevention and rehousing assistance. The network includes nonprofits operating in Plano, McKinney, and Allen, though program availability and geographic coverage can change from year to year. The Homeless Crisis Helpline and 211 are the most reliable ways to identify which agencies currently have active funding for your specific city.
Coordinated Entry and Rapid Rehousing
Collin County residents are fully served by the Coordinated Access System and by the R.E.A.L. Time Rehousing initiative — the same programs described on the Dallas County page.
If you've already lost housing and need rapid rehousing assistance, begin with the Homeless Crisis Helpline. A housing specialist will assess your situation and connect you to active providers serving your part of Collin County.
Legal Aid
Collin County renters have access to Lone Star Legal Aid for free civil legal services, including eviction defense, for income-eligible residents. Visit https://www.lonestarlegal.org/ to check eligibility and find the nearest intake process. Or see the NHPB guide to legal aid in Texas. Some legal aid providers also offer remote appointments, which is particularly useful in a county where driving distances can be significant.
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