Get Help Paying Rent in El Paso, Texas From These Organizations
El Paso has a layered system for rent help — city programs for residents inside city limits, county programs for those outside, a community action agency that covers the whole county, and several nonprofit organizations running their own funds. The rent assistance programs listed here have been verified. While funding is limited - it comes and goes, they try to help struggling people pay their rent, deposits, or arrange other support for tenants.
A few things to know before you start calling: most programs, due to limited funding, serve on a first-come basis, and some (like the county general assistance fund and the city's housing authority) have separate offices depending on where you live. If you're not sure where to start, Project BRAVO — the designated community action agency for El Paso County — is often the right first call for low-income households. For veterans, Endeavors runs a VA-funded program specifically for rental assistance and rapid rehousing. You can also dial 211 for a broader set of referrals, though this page includes programs and contacts that don't always appear in that system.
City of El Paso emergency rent programs
City of El Paso — Department of Community and Human Development (DCHD)
The city administers several federal funding streams for housing stability — Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP) — and contracts with local nonprofits to deliver homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing services including emergency rent and deposit assistance.
- NOTE: DCHD does not typically take direct applications from tenants; instead it funds and coordinates the network of providers listed on this page. For information on current programs or to find a funded provider near you, contact the department directly. Contact 801 Texas Ave., 3rd Floor, El Paso, TX 79901 | (915) 212-0138. Website: https://www.elpasotexas.gov/community-and-human-development.
City of El Paso — HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS)
The city receives HUD funding to provide rental assistance, utility help, and housing stability services specifically for El Paso city residents who are HIV-positive and low-income. This program is administered through the City's Department of Public Health. Must be HIV-positive, a city resident, and low-income to qualify. Contact 701 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX 79902 | (915) 212-6700. Website: https://www.elpasotexas.gov/community-and-human-development/community-and-homeless-assistance/.
El Paso County emergency rent assistance
El Paso County — General Assistance Program
The county's own emergency assistance fund provides one-time help with rent, mortgage, and utilities for El Paso County residents facing a financial hardship or loss of income within the past 90 days. Eligibility is based on income (up to 80% of area median income) and county residency. Assistance is limited to once per year per household. Applications are walk-in, first-come-first-served, with a limited number of appointments taken per day. Two office locations serve different parts of the county — call ahead to confirm which office covers your area. Website: https://www.epcounty.com/famcom/generalassistance.htm. Main line: (915) 546-8150
- Delta Drive office: 6314 Delta Drive, El Paso, TX 79905
- Socorro Road office: 9521 Socorro Road, Suite B1, El Paso, TX 79927
Community action agency (serves all of El Paso County)
Project BRAVO — El Paso Community Action Agency
Project BRAVO is the federally designated Community Action Agency for El Paso County, and one of the most important resources to know about. Through CSBG, LIHEAP, and other funding, Project BRAVO provides utility assistance, housing counseling, affordable apartment rentals (own and manage six complexes), and case management for low-income residents throughout the county. They also participated in the Texas Eviction Diversion Program, connecting court-referred households to rental assistance. Applications for housing counseling and utility assistance are taken at their main office. Contact 2000 Texas Ave., El Paso, TX 79901 | (915) 562-4100. Website: https://www.projectbravo.org
Nonprofits providing rent and housing assistance
Project VIDA — Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing
Project VIDA provides short-term deposit, rent, and utility assistance for El Paso County households at risk of eviction or already homeless. Their homelessness prevention program offers up to three months of rent and utility payments to keep households in their current housing; their rapid rehousing program helps those who have already lost housing secure new permanent housing quickly. One of the more active direct-assistance programs in El Paso for rent help. Contact 3607 Rivera Ave., El Paso, TX 79905 | (915) 465-1191 (ext. 260, 262, or 264 for housing programs). Website: https://www.pvida.net/services/prevention-and-recovery.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul — El Paso
Provides emergency rent, utility, and housing assistance through a network of volunteer conferences based in Catholic parishes throughout El Paso County. Help is available to people of any background or religion. Assistance is subject to available funding; the central line can connect you to the nearest conference. Call (915) 564-4357. Website: https://www.stvincentdepaul.net.
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
Maintains an emergency fund that may cover rent, utilities, and other basic needs on a case-by-case basis for residents experiencing a housing crisis. Funding is limited and reviewed individually. 8600 Winchester Road, El Paso, TX 79907 | (915) 859-7939
Emergence Health Network (EHN) — HUD Supportive Housing
Formerly El Paso MHMR, EHN is the local mental health authority for El Paso County. Through HUD supportive housing funding, EHN provides rental assistance specifically for homeless adults who also have a serious mental illness and are existing EHN clients. This is not a general emergency fund — access is through EHN's mental health services system. Call (915) 562-5898. Website: https://emergencehealthnetwork.org
YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region — Rapid Rehousing and Rental Assistance
YWCA El Paso provides rapid rehousing rental assistance for individuals and families, with access coordinated through the local Coordinated Entry system. They also serve survivors of domestic violence with targeted housing support. Initial contact is through the Coordinated Entry line. Coordinated Entry: (915) 500-1011 | YWCA main: (915) 566-2762. Website: https://www.ywcaelpaso.org/rapid-rehousing-rental-assistance-1
Veterans rental and housing assistance
Endeavors — Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
Endeavors is the primary VA-funded SSVF grantee in El Paso, providing homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing for low-income veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of losing housing. Services include emergency rent and utility assistance, security deposit help, case management, VA benefits navigation, and employment support. Veterans who do not have a dishonorable discharge and meet low-income criteria may qualify. Contact 7500 Viscount Blvd., Suite 202, El Paso, TX 79925 | (915) 603-5460. Website: https://endeavors.org/veteran-supportive-services/
Aliviane Inc. — Veterans Programs
Aliviane is a long-established El Paso County nonprofit that operates veteran-specific programs including supportive services under the SSVF framework, connecting veterans to permanent affordable housing and case management. Aliviane's primary focus areas include behavioral health, substance use treatment, and homelessness services. Contact 616 N. Virginia St., El Paso, TX 79901 | (915) 533-3132. Website: https://www.aliviane.org.
American GI Forum — National Veterans Outreach Program (NVOP)
Provides employment placement, case management, emergency funds, and housing referrals for veterans in El Paso, including homeless veterans. The El Paso office has a long history of connecting veterans to short-term financial resources and employment services. Contact 5959 Gateway Blvd. W., Suite 644, El Paso, TX 79925 | (915) 774-0525. Website: https://agif-nvop.org.
El Paso VA — Homeless Veterans Program
The VA Medical Center in El Paso maintains a dedicated homeless program providing case management, housing referrals, and HUD-VASH vouchers for eligible homeless veterans. Veterans can contact the intake social worker directly. Contact 5001 N. Piedras Street, El Paso, TX 79930 | (915) 564-6100 ext. 6161
Section 8 and subsidized housing
Housing Opportunity Management Enterprises (HOME) — City of El Paso Housing Authority
HOME is the city's public housing authority, administering the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and public housing for the city of El Paso. NOTE: The HCV (Section 8) waiting list is often closed. While the PBV (Project-Based Voucher) and Public Housing waiting lists also have limited capacity, they may be open slightly more open. Applications must be submitted through the online portal. Wait times for assistance can range from two to four years. Check the website or call. Contact - 5300 East Paisano Drive, El Paso, TX 79905 | (915) 849-3742. Website: https://www.ephome.org.
El Paso County Housing Authority (EPCHA)
A separate authority from the city's HOME, EPCHA serves El Paso County residents outside city limits with affordable housing programs, public housing, and vouchers for low-income families. Contact directly for current waiting list status. Call (915) 764-3559. Website: https://epcha.org/.
Free legal help for renters
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)
Provides free civil legal services to low-income El Paso County residents, including help with evictions, landlord-tenant disputes, housing discrimination, and security deposit issues. Income-eligible El Paso and Hudspeth County residents can apply by calling the El Paso office directly. Bilingual (English/Spanish) services available. Contact 1331 Texas Ave., El Paso, TX 79901 | (915) 585-5100. Toll-free intake: (866) 988-9996. Website: https://www.trla.org.
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