Housing Programs Division

The City of El Paso's Housing Programs Division provides assistance by providing safe, decent, and affordable housing for low and moderate-income families.

The Division also provides information on fair housing and affordable housing options for renters and first-time home buyers. They also provide opportunities for investors and non-profit organizations to develop affordable rental housing. Qualifying homeowners also have the opportunity to rehab their home and bring it up to City Code Standards.

Resources

Are you buying a house for the first time? View the City's First-Time Home Buyer Program
Need help understanding homeownership and your role in the community? Review the links under Homeownership Resources
Does your home need Essential Repairs? View the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program
Have you felt discriminated against in your housing choices? Learn more about Fair Housing
Do you need assistance in financing your home? Learn more about El Paso's Housing Finance Corporation
Looking for shelter, housing counseling, or at-risk homeowners facing homelessness? Review the City's Homeless Assistance Programs
Are you a veteran looking for housing resources? Visit Veterans Housing

Contact

(915) 212-0139
[email protected]
CITY 3 - 801 Texas, 3rd Floor

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

Affordable Housing Information

For a list of affordable housing in your area, click on the following links and contact each property individually to verify availability. Some listings include information on accessible units.

Housing Resources

Entity	Phone Number	Website	Description
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)	1 (800) 669-9777 (tty) 1 (800) 877-8339	https://hud.gov/	Fair Housing
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)	1 (888) 452-4778	https://tdhca.state.tx.us/	Fair Housing
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid (TRLA)	(915) 585-5100	https://trla.org/	Legal Advice
Housing Authority of the City of El Paso (HACEP)	(915) 849-3742	https://ephome.org/	Housing Services
Rio Grande Council of Governments	(915) 533-0998	http://riocog.org/	Mediation Services
El Paso County General Assistance	(915) 546-8150	https://epcounty.com/	Rent/Utility Assistance
Project BRAVO	(915) 562-4100	https://projectbravo.org/	Utility Assistance
Volar Center for Independent Living	(915) 591-0800	https://volarcil.org/	People w/ Disabilities Services
National Low Income Housing Coalition	(202) 662-1530	https://nlihc.org/	Low-income housing
National Fair Housing Alliance	(202) 898-1661	https://nationalfairhousing.org/	Fair Housing
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)	(512) 475-3800	https://tdhca.state.tx.us	Housing Services
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid	(915) 585-5100	http://trla.org/office	Legal aid
Texas Attorney General: Consumer Protection Division		https://texasattorneygeneral.gov	Legal aid

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