In this resource guide, I will talk to you about a local program that can help you pay your City of Houston water bill. That program is called the Houston WATER Fund.
Low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities who fall behind on their Houston water bill can potentially receive help to pay that bill by applying for this program.
If you need money to pay for an overdue water bill in Houston, continue reading to see how the WATER fund may be able to assist you.
The W.A.T.E.R Fund is a program created by the City of Houston that offers help to elderly individuals and others who need assistance paying their water and wastewater bills.
The City of Houston’s WATER Fund Program helps low-income senior citizens (60+) who are residential utility customers of the City of Houston and reside in single-family houses. Disabled or low-income consumers may also receive limited assistance.
Those who have satisfied the Federal (Health and Human Services) Poverty Guidelines for three (3) months or longer will be higher priorities for help paying your water bill.
Qualifying senior citizens in Houston can get up to $100 off their water bills every six months.
If the water bill is less than $100, qualified seniors may use any remaining amount in the following months to pay their prior payments. Customers may re-apply for further assistance at the end of six (6) months.
To apply for help paying your water bill in Houston, you must complete the WATER Fund application.
Applications can be made to the City of Houston for W.A.T.E.R Fund assistance only. Other public and private agencies also assist residences with the payment of their utility bills. Each agency has its own policies, qualifications, and application procedures. Contact customer service at (713) 371-1400 for a list of agencies.
You can use the following links below to download a WATER Fund application that will help you with the cost of expensive City of Houston water bills.
You can check the status of your water bill application by email, phone, or live chat by visiting the Houston Public Works website.
It takes roughly 30 days for your request for help paying your City of Houston water bill to be processed.
Below is a table that you can use to find non-profits that can provide money to pay delinquent utility or water bills.
To use this table, simply type your zip code and you will immediately see a listing of non-profits that help your area. You can call each to learn if they are currently accepting applications for water or utility bill assistance.
713.874.6590 or 713.526.4611Rent, Utilities, Food, Counseling, Adoption, Immigration, Limited Financial Assistance, Saturday Food Fairs, Case Management, Help applying for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF,77003, 77004, 77011, 77012, 77013, 77020, 77021, 77023, 77029, 77030, 77054, 77547M-F 730a - 530pChinese Community CenterWeb9800 Town Park713.271.6100Utilities (must have cut off notice), Weatherization, Adult day program, Gold Card Application Assistance, Income Tax Help, SNAP, Free Legal Clinic, Citizenship Application Assistance,77024, 77036, 77042, 77056, 77057, 77063, 77072, 77074, 77077, 77079, 77081, 77082, 77083, 77094, 77099, 77450, 77494, 77477,Tues 9am - 12pmChristian Community CenterWeb3434 Branard713.871.9741Rent, Utilities, Food, Clothing, Vocational Training, Jobnet ProgramW-SW: 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77010, 77011, 77012, 77019, 77020, 77021, 77023, 77025, 77026, 77027, 77030, 77046, 77056, 77057, 77081, 77096, 77098, 77401M-F 10a - 2pm Sat 9a - 12p (food and clothing only)City Fellowship Church Christian Rescue Mission Web3220 Hadley713.659.7750Rent, Utilities, FoodHarris CountyTues-F: 10a -12pCity of Houston Water Aid To Elderly Residents Program4200 Leeland Houston, TX 77023
Mail application here.713.371.1400Assistance paying water bill. $100 every six months.Low income seniors (60+) residing in Houston are the priority. Individuals w disabilities and low income families are also encourage to apply. WebWater Assistance Application: WebCity Wide ClubWebMultiple locations713.752.2582Rent, Utilities, Food, Employment Referrals, Housing and Shelter Recovery Program - room and board for families, seniors, homeless faced w physical, mental substance abuse challenges, Project Warm-Up helps with electric heaters and utilities, Project Cool Down helps w fans and shelters in summerHarris County and surrounding areasTues-Th 10a-1pCovenant House Texas Web1111 Lovett Blvd713.523.2231Crisis shelter, Transitional shelter for youth ages 18 to 20. Medical and clothing provided. Job placement for young adults.Houston areaM-F 8a to 5pComprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) Web713.957.4357 or 211Utilities Assistance for low income seniors (60+) and/or have documented disability expected to last 12 monthsHarris CountyM-F 8a-5pCypress Area Ministries Web11202 Huffmeister281.955.7684Rent, utilities, food, clothing. CAM may pay a portion of the past due balance on a utility bill. The client is required to pay the balance of the amount past due, or have a pledge for that amount, prior to CAM’s paying the pledged amount.77065, 77095, 77429, 77433M-F 10a-2pFair Haven Methodist Church Web1330 Gessner713.476.4346 or (713) 468-3276Food77024, 77027, 77041, (Carverdale only), 77043, 77055, 77056, 77079, 77080,M-F 10a-2pFirst Baptist ChurchWeb8009 Long Point713.554.8801 or (281) 229-9166Rent, mortgage, utilities, food, prescriptionsNW: Harris CountyM-Th 730a-11a Walk Ins onlyGulf Coast Community Services Web9320 Kirby Dr713.393.4700Rent, utilities, food, clothing, Q cards, eyewear vouchersSE: Harris CountyM-F 8a-5pHarris County Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher Web8933 Interchange Dr.713.578.2100Housing Choice Vouchers distributed during open enrollmentHarris CountyM-F 8a-5pHarris County Social Services Web9418 Jense Drive713.696.7900Rent, Utilities, Bereavement, Veteran servicesHarris CountyM-F 8a-5pHester HouseWeb2020 Solo713.274.1394Hot meals/seniors summer/youth campNW - 5th WardM-F 8a-5pHouston Volunteers of America Web4808 Yale Street (Independence Heights Location)
731 West Davis Conroe, TX713.460.0781 or 817.529.7300Assistance applying for SNAP, Medicaid, FASFA, Tax Season Assistance, Employment Placement Assistance Program for Healthcare jobs, Deaf and Blind Services, Day Habilitation Center for those with special needs, Residential Group Homes for children and adults with special needs, Substance Abuse Treatment, Housing for seniors and those with a disability, Homeless Veterans HelpHouston and surrounding areasM-F 8a - 5pHousing Authority of City of HoustonWeb2640 Fountain View Dr713.260.0600Housing Choice Vouchers and Public HousingM-F 8a-5p *By appointment.Humble Area Ministries Web1302 First Street281.446.3663Food, rent, utilities,
Employment services, Clothing, Prescription Assistance, Birth Certificate and ID Assistance, Assistance with Eyeglasses77336, 77345, 77347, 77372, 77338, 77346, 77357, 77396, 77339, 77347, 77365, 77532,7 days a week/24 hours a day answering machine, leave messageInterfaith Caring Ministries Web151 Park Ave, League City281.332.3881Rent, utilities, minor home repair, and food for seniors (55+)Clear Creek ISD, Friendswood ISD, Clear Lake, Webster, 77034, 77058, 77059, 77062, 77089, 77546, 77565, 77573, 77586, 77598M-F 830a-430p *by appointmentImmaculate Conception Catholic ChurchWeb7250 Harrisburgh713.921.1261Food77011, 77012Thurs 930a - 1130mKaty Christian Social Ministries Web5011 East 5th St Katy, TX281.391.9623Rent, mortgage, utilities, food, clothing77084, 77094, 77406, 77423, 77441, 77449, 77450, 77464, 77476, 77485, 77493, 77494
M-Th 830a-12p 1230p -5pLarkin Community Center Web5410 Larkin713.869.9143Rent and Utility assistance to seniors and families with childrenM - F 8am to 5pmLINC Houston Community Services Web1504 Johnson Street713.426.2451Food, Prescriptions, Eye glasses, Rent, Security Deposit, Clothes, CHIP, Medicaid, Gold Card, Home RepairMon, Wed, Fri: 9 to 3pmLone Star Legal Aid Web1415 Fannin713.652.0077 or 713.652.5911Legal services to low income individualsHarris, Ft Bend and Montgomery CountyM-F 830a - 1230pMANNA - Ministry Assistance of the Near Northwest Allicance Web1806 W. 43rd Street346.335.2950 or 713.682.7556Utility, Gas, Rent, Clothing, Food, Assistance with SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, CHIP,77007, 77008, 77009, 77018, 77022, 77037, 77040, 77076, 77088, 77091, 77092,M: 8 to 11, Tues and Thurs: 915 to 1115am.Memorial Area MinistriesWeb1625 BlalockEnglish 713.574.7533 Spanish 713.574.7536Rent, water, gas, medical assistance, prescriptions, transportation, clothing, Rapid Re-Housing,77008, 77009, 77018, 77022, 77024, 77037, 77039, 77040, 77041, 77043, 77055, 77076, 77079, 77080, 77088, 77091, 77092,M-F 9a - 4p. Call between 9a - 12p M-F to set up an appointment.My Brother's Keeper Outreach Center Web12713 A Bissonnet281.489.9933Financial Assistance, Rent, Utilities, Food Pantry,Mayors Office for People with Disabilities Web1475 West Gray832.394.0814 mopdmail@houstontx.govAdvocacy ServicesCity of HoustonM-F 8a - 5pNorth Channel Assistance MiWeb nistries13837 Bonham713.453.8028Food, food stamp application help, Medicaid application help, clothing,77013, 77015, 77029, 77044, 77049, 77078, 77530,M-F 8a-2pNorthwest Assistance Ministries Web15555 Kuykendahl281.583.5600Rent, mortgage, gas, water, prescriptions, gas vouchers, dental and medical,77014, 77032, 77038, 77050, 77060, 77064, 77066, 77067, 77068, 77069, 77070, 77073, 77086, 77090, 77373, 77379, 77388, 77389,Tues 1p-4p Call for an appointment.Operation ID Web5100 Travis Street713.620.6476Texas Identification CardHarris CountyTues & Thurs 9a-1130a. You will need a referral/voucher from an agency that Operation ID partners with.Pasadena Community MinistriesWeb2301 South Houston713.477.4336Rent, utilities, food, clothing,Pasadena, Deer Park,Tues 9a - 12p. Th 1p-4pRiceville Baptist ChurchWeb11231 Gessner713.774.4880Food, clothing, financial assistance, prison ministry1st Wed of Month, 6p. Call for appointments.Salvation ArmyWeb1500 Austin Street713.752.0677Rent, Food, Clothing, Utilities (water only), Senior Housing (62+)Harris CountyM-Th 830a - 430pSaras HouseWeb711 Perla713.475.1480Shelter, meals, clothing (women & children)PasadenaBaker Ripley Web3838 Aberdeen Way 77025713-590-2327Case management, care giver support, dementia adult day program, utilities, must be under 150% FPL, preferences to elderly, disabled, clients w children under 5 yrs, no deposits or reconnection fees,77016, 77020, 77026, 77028, 77004, 77021, 77033, 77051, 77087, 77003, 77011, 77012, 77020, 77023, 77034, 77058, 77059, 77062, 77075, 77089, 77502, 77504, 77506, 77571, 77598,Call for appointmentSenior Jobs Program (AARP)Web12727 Featherwood Dr281.922.9952Jobs,Harris CountyM-F 930a - 230pSpring-Woodlands Ministries Web810 E. Louetta Suite A-E281.353.4480Food, clothing77373, 77338, 77389, 77379, 77380, 77381, 77382, 77386, 77388,M 1p-3p, W 9a-1130a, Thur 1p-3pSociety of St. Stephen Web1062 Fairmont Parkway281.487.1774Rent, utilities, food,77502, 77503, 77505, 77506, 77507T-F New clients: 10a-1pSociety of St Vincent de PaulWeb2403 Holcombe Blvd713.741.8234 ext 101Food, Clothing, Rent, UtilityCity of Houston Zip Codes OnlyM -F 9am - 5pmSoutheast Area Ministries SEAMWeb2102 Houston Blvd713.944.0093Rent, Utilities, Food, Clothing, Ongoing Senior assistance, Christmas assistance program, Prescription, Medical Supply assistanceSE: 77017, 77034, 77061, 77075, 77087, 77089, 77504, 77587,M-Th 10am - 1:30pmSt Bernadette Church Web15500 El Camino Real281.486.0337Food, Clothes, Rent, Utilities,Clear Lake: 77058, 77059, 77062, 77598,Tues: 930 to 1130am Thurs: 930 to 1130 Wed: Appt onlySt. Cecilia ChurchWeb11720 Joan of Arc Drive713.468.1185Rent, Utilities, Food,NW: 77024, 77043, 77055M-Th: 9am through 12pmSt Christopher Catholic ChurchWeb8150 Park Place713.645.6614FoodSE: 77012, 77017, 77061,Sat: 930 to 11amSt. Hyacinth Catholic Church Web2921 Center St, Deer Park281.479.4298Rent, Utilities, FoodDeer Park: 77536M - F: 930 to 12pm 1pm to 430pmSt. John Vianney Social Services Web625 Nottingham Oaks281.497.4434Utilities, Food, Clothing,W: 77043, 77055 (Food & Clothing only) 77077, 77079 (Food, Clothing, Utilities )M-F: 830 to 530pmSt. Joseph Catholic ChurchWeb1505 Kane Street713.222.8903Rent, Utilities, Food,77007, 77008, 77009,M-T: 9am to 12pm 130 to 330pmSt Mary Magdalene Church527 South Houston Ave, Humble281.540.1907Rent, Utilities, Food,NE: 77338, East of Lee Rd, 77346, (Only apartment complexes)M, W, F only. 930 to 1145am - 1st 12 people.St Pious Catholic Church Web824 Main - Pasadena713.473.9484Food, Rent, Utilities, Immigrant Legal Assistance, Free Health Screenings,Pasadena: 77501, 77507, 77536, 77547, 77587,Tues & Thurs: 10am to 1230pmTarget Hunger Service CenterWeb2814 Quitman713.226.4953Emergency Food, Food Pantries, Monthly Food Fairs, Senior Home Delivery Program, Senior Day Site Program77015, 77016, 77020, 77026, 77028, 77078,M-F: 9am to 5pmThe Bridge Over Troubled WatersWeb3811 Allen-Genoa Rd713.473.2801Emergency Shelter for Domestic Abuse VictimsHarris CountyThe House of AmosWeb8030 Boone Rd281.495.9061Food, Citizenship Classes, Lunches every Saturday, Free immunizations to uninsured children.M-Th: 9am to 12pm Sat: 10am to 12pmTomball Emergency Assistance Ministries (TEAM) Web300 W Main Street Tomball, TX 77375281.351.6700Utilities, Gas vouchers, Clothing, Food, Medical and Dental vouchers, Temporary ShelterTomball zip codes 77375, 77377 or you live within Tomball school district.Tues and Thurs: 10am to 1pm. Application must be completed in person.The Houston Food Bank Web535 Portwall832.369.9390Emergency Food Pantry, Help applying for SNAP, TANF, CHIP, MedicaidM-F: 8am to 5pm Sat: Telephone hotline only 8am to 4pmUnited Way Web211Referrals for Food, Shelter, Rent, Utilities, Housing, Shelters, Substance AbuseHarris CountyWesley Community CenterWeb1410 Lee Street713.223.8131 ext 245Rent, Utilities, Food, Financial Education, Employment coaching, Help applying for Medicaid, SNAP, TANF,Harris CountyFriday Starts at 8am. Appointments Only. No appointment needed for Food.West Houston Assistance MinistriesWeb10501 Meadowglen Lane713.977.9942Mortgage, Food, Utilities, Clothing, Employment Assistance, Bus Passes for job related trips, Work Clothes,77042, 77057, 77063, 77072, 77077, 77082,M - F: 10am - 1pmWheeler Avenue Baptist Church Web3826 Wheeler713.747.7101Rent, Mortgage, Utilities, Food, Women's Housing (Badge Bush). Visit there site they help in plenty of ways.SE: 77770M-Th: 9 - 1230pm F: 9-1130am *Appointment onlyWindsor Village Social ServicesWeb12041 1/2 Post Oak Rd713.551.8792Rent, Mortgage, Utilities, Food,Harris County and Ft Bend CountyAppointment only Monday 8am to 11am Food: T-W 9am to 11am. Th 1030am to 1230pmPearland Neighborhood CenterWeb2335 N Texas Ave, Pearland, TX 77581281-485-1987, info@pnctexas.comRent, Utilities, Gas, Food and Baby Pantry, Bread Pantry, Santa's Helpers Program, School Supply Vouchers, Emergency Assistance, Finanical Stability Course, GED Scholarships, Disaster ReliefBrazoria CountyM - F 8 to 5East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry WWebeb435 Stafford Run Road
Stafford, Texas 77477-5639281 261-1006Food, rent, utilities, resale shop, Christmas and Thanksgiving Meals, Backpacks for kids,East Fort Bend - 77053, 77459, 77477, 77478, 77479, 77489, 77545, 77583281 261-1006Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services (ECHOS) WWebeb9600 S. Gessner, Bldg. E
Houston, Texas 77071713 270-0369Gold Card, Medcaid, SNAP, Food, ESL, Computer Literacy, Voter Registration, Child Immunizations, Vision Screening, Domestic Abuse Counseling and support groups,Serves Greater Houston713 270-0369Emergency Aid Coalition (EAC) WWebeb5401 Fannin Street
Houston, Texas 77004-6808(713) 522-5903Food Pantry + Clothing (M-F 8:30am), Lunch Program (M - F + Sunday 11 am & 1pm, Backpacks (register in March)Serves Greater Houston(713) 522-5903Interfaith of the Woodlands WebWeb4242 Interfaith Way
The Woodlands, Texas 77381(832) 615-8219Rent, mortgage, utilities, prescription drugs, food, clothing, emergency shelter, Christmas gifts for kids, primary care, dental, womens health, senior transportation, senior grocery delivery,Woodlands - 77375, 77380, 77381, 77382, 77384, 77385, 77386, 77389,(832) 615-8219My Brother's Keeper Outreach Center (not COH Program) WWebeb12713A Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77099(281) 498-9933Rent, utilities, Food, School supplies, Thanksgiving / Christmas Meal Program, Christmas gifts for kids, Easter baskets,77031, 77035, 77036, 77042, 77056, 77071, 77072, 77074, 77081, 77082, 77083, 77085, 77096, 77099, 77401, 77477, 77478,(281) 498-9933St. Vincent's House - Galveston W eb2-2817 Alfreda Houston Place
Galveston, Texas 77550(409) 763-8521Vision + Dental clinic, Mental Health Counseling, Speech, Physical Occupational Therapy, Rent, Utilities, Case Management, Transportation,Galveston - 77591, 77568, 77590, 77563, 77554, 77551, 77550, 77555, 77552, 77553,(409) 763-8521Hero Houston WWebeb12335 Kingsride, Box 230, Houston, TX 77024(713) 932-3996Offers services to seniors in the Memorial and Spring Branch area. Transportation to medical appointments, light handyman work, help filling out documents and senior service referrals.Memorial and Spring Branch area. 77024 77043 77055 77079 77080Monday - Friday 8 to 5Public Utility commission of Texas (PUC) Web888.782.8477 or 512.936.7500Will not turn of utilities or electricity if you have a need for medical equipment or you are on life supportCOVID-19 Electricity Relief Program web866.454.8387 or 888.782.8477The Texas COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program (CERP) helps consumers who are having trouble paying bills due to job loss or other related hardship.Who is eligible for the Texas COVID-19 Electricity Relief Plan?
Residential customers that qualify for unemployment or that are low income qualify for the Texas COVID-19 Electricity Relief Plan. Once approved for the Texas COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program, you will remain on the program for up to six months.
The Houston WATER Fund is a program designed to help low-income senior citizens and individuals with disabilities pay their water bills.
This assistance comes in the form of $100 off your monthly bill for six months, after which you can reapply if needed.
If you are interested in learning more about this helpful service or applying for it yourself, call 713.371.1400 or visit the Houston Public Works website for more information.
