This resource page consolidates the program available to families looking for homeownership opportunities and assistance. The links will direct to the program’s websites page to get more information. To receive a pre-assessment on whether or not you may qualify for these programs, it’s advised to do the prepurchase homebuyer education program so that a HUD-certified counselor can review your information. Also, most of the programs listed required a homebuyer education certificate.

Down Payment Assistance Programs

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC)
2200 East MLK Jr. Blvd.
Austin, TX 78702
Homeownership Hotline  877-508-4611

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
221 East 11th St.
Austin, Texas 78701
512-475-3800

Travis County Housing Finance Corporation
 700 Lavaca St., Suite 1560
Austin, TX 78701
512-854-4210

City of Austin
1000 E. 11th St.
Austin, TX 78702
512-974-3100

Mortgage Credit Certificate Programs — MCC

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC)
2200 East MLK Jr. Blvd.
Austin, TX 78702
Homeownership Hotline  877-508-4611

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
221 East 11th St.
Austin, TX 78701
512-475-3800

Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation
4101 Parkstone Heights Dr., Suite 280
Austin, TX 78746
512-347-9953

Housing Programs of Central Texas

Rental Assistance and Housing Rights

Housing Authority of the City of Austin
1124 S IH 35
Austin, TX 78704
512-477-4488

Austin Tenants Council
1640 E 2nd St. #B150
Austin, TX 78702
512-474-7006

Legal Assistance

Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid
4920 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd
Austin, TX 78751
512-374-2700

Lawyer Referral Service
816 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
512-472-8303

Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas
816 Congress, Suite 701
Austin, TX 78701
512-476-5550

Other Resources