Housing & Utilities

Emergency Assistance Program

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Learn More About This Program

Harris County Community Services Department offers several programs to help during emergencies.

Emergency Utility Assistance - This program helps pay your past due gas, water and electric bill. You must have received a disconnect notice from your utility company.
Rental/Mortgage Assistance - This program helps pay past due rent or mortgage if you have a rental vacate notice or a past due mortgage.
Bereavement Services - This program makes sure that low income residents who die in Harris County are able to have a simple funeral service and burial.

How do I apply?

Visit the program website for information about how to apply.

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