CCSCT empowers vulnerable families and individuals in greater South Central Texas to achieve self-sufficiency by eliminating barriers through innovative programs and strong community partnerships.
CCSCT serves low-income families and individuals in 31 counties in South Central and West Texas; as well as counties along the Texas/Mexico Border. Those counties include: Atascosa, Bandera, Bee, Brewster, Crane, Comal, Culberson, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Karnes, Kerr, Kendall, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, Maverick, Medina, McMullen, Pecos, Presidio, Real, Terrell, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson and Zavala. It should be noted that each program may be authorized by its funding source to serve either additional counties or less than the counties specified.
Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc. has its Administrative offices in Seguin, Texas. In addition to the main office, CCSCT has offices in twenty eight (28) of the thirty one (31) counties in its service area.
Click here to find a location in your area.
Notice
New TBRA applications will be added to the waiting list. A definite processing time cannot be determined until all information is reviewed. Click here to submit an application. Include all required documents.
The purpose of the Single Family HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, affordable housing to eligible low-income households. CCSCT is qualified to also provide assistance with set aside funding for Disaster Relief and Persons with Disabilities.
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:
- Security and Utility Deposits.
- Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.
FUNDING SOURCE:
This program is funded (in whole or in part) by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
APPLY:
2024 TBRA Application
The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
| Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Friday: CLOSED |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Notice
Utility Assistance- No funding available at the moment.
The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane.
CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.
Crisis Assistance Component:
Provides Assistance with utility bills when households have lost service or are in danger of losing service and meet one of three conditions which include:
- Extreme Weather Conditions. Extreme Weather Conditions are only applicable during the summer months of June, July, August and September and winter months of November, December, January and February.
- President or Governor declared disaster or Life threatening crisis.
- Service and repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $5,000 for non-vulnerable households can only be made during the crisis situations listed above.
Payments are made directly to the utility company and do not include any fees for water, sewer, garbage, security lights, disconnection fees, late fees, collection recovery fees, surge protectors, membership fees, deposits, agency assistance fees, returned check fees, etc.
The counties serviced by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
Click here to apply.
| Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Friday: CLOSED |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
by Community Council of South Central Texas - CCSCT
The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.
Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).
CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.
Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
How to Apply:
- Download the application.
- Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county.
| Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Friday: CLOSED |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Head Start provides family-centered services for low-income families with very young children. These programs are designed to promote the development of the children and to enable their parents to fulfill their roles as parents and to move toward self-sufficiency.
Head Start is for children 3 and 4 years old.
Head Start provides family-centered services for low-income families with very young children. These programs are designed to promote the development of the children and to enable their parents to fulfill their roles as parents and to move toward self-sufficiency.
Head Start is for children 3 and 4 years old.
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program gives the services, support, and inspiration expectant mothers need to eat right, have a healthy pregnancy, breastfeed successfully and raise amazing kids. WIC provides one-on-one nutrition education during critical human growth cycles, USDA regulated and approved food benefits, breastfeeding promotion, referrals to other community services and support programs.
The counties serviced by the WIC Program are: Bee, Karnes and Wilson.
Click here to apply for services.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: CLOSED |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
by Community Council of South Central Texas - CCSCT
Early Head Start programs provide family-centered services for low-income families with very young children. These programs are designed to promote the development of the children and to enable their parents to fulfill their roles as parents and to move toward self-sufficiency.
Early Head Start is for children 6 weeks to 35 months of age.
| Monday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Thursday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Friday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Notice
New TBRA applications will be added to the waiting list. A definite processing time cannot be determined until all information is reviewed. Click here to submit an application. Include all required documents.
The purpose of the Single Family HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, affordable housing to eligible low-income households. CCSCT is qualified to also provide assistance with set aside funding for Disaster Relief and Persons with Disabilities.
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:
- Security and Utility Deposits.
- Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.
FUNDING SOURCE:
This program is funded (in whole or in part) by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
APPLY:
2024 TBRA Application
The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane.
CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.
Crisis Assistance Component: Provides Assistance with utility bills when households have lost service or are in danger of losing service and meet one of three conditions which include:
- Extreme Weather Conditions. Extreme Weather Conditions are only applicable during the summer months of June, July, August and September and winter months of November, December, January and February.
- President or Governor declared disaster or
Life threatening crisis. - Service and repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $5,000 for non-vulnerable households can only be made during the crisis situations listed above.
Payments are made directly to the utility company and do not include any fees for water, sewer, garbage, security lights, disconnection fees, late fees, collection recovery fees, surge protectors, membership fees, deposits, agency assistance fees, returned check fees, etc.
The counties serviced by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
Click here to apply.
Notice
New TBRA applications will be added to the waiting list. A definite processing time cannot be determined until all information is reviewed. Click here to submit an application. Include all required documents.
The purpose of the Single Family HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, affordable housing to eligible low-income households. CCSCT is qualified to also provide assistance with set aside funding for Disaster Relief and Persons with Disabilities.
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:
- Security and Utility Deposits.
- Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.
FUNDING SOURCE:
This program is funded (in whole or in part) by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
APPLY:
2024 TBRA Application
The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP):
Combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane.
CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.
Crisis Assistance Component:
Provides Assistance with utility bills when households have lost service or are in danger of losing service and meet one of three conditions which include:
- Extreme Weather Conditions. Extreme Weather Conditions are only applicable during the summer months of June, July, August and September and winter months of November, December, January and February.
- President or Governor declared disaster or Life threatening crisis.
- Service and repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $5,000 for non-vulnerable households can only be made during the crisis situations listed above.
Payments are made directly to the utility company and do not include any fees for water, sewer, garbage, security lights, disconnection fees, late fees, collection recovery fees, surge protectors, membership fees, deposits, agency assistance fees, returned check fees, etc.
The counties serviced by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
Click here to apply.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
by Community Council of South Central Texas - CCSCT
The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.
Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).
CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.
Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
How to Apply:
- Download the application.
- Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
by Community Council of South Central Texas - CCSCT
The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.
Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).
CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.
Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
How to Apply:
- Download the application.
- Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Early Head Start programs provide family-centered services for low-income families with very young children. These programs are designed to promote the development of the children and to enable their parents to fulfill their roles as parents and to move toward self-sufficiency.
Early Head Start is for children 6 weeks to 35 months of age.
by Community Council of South Central Texas - CCSCT
Notice
TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:
- Security and Utility Deposits; and
- Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.
APPLY
The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Notice
CCSCT is not accepting applications for utility or water assistance until further notice. CCSCT offices are closed to the public.
Please continue to monitor our social media pages and website for about when we will resume collecting applications.
The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane.
CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.
Crisis Assistance Component: Provides Assistance with utility bills when households have lost service or are in danger of losing service and meet one of three conditions which include:
- Extreme Weather Conditions. Extreme Weather Conditions are only applicable during the summer months of June, July, August and September and winter months of November, December, January and February.
- President or Governor declared disaster or
Life threatening crisis. - Service and repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $5,000 for non-vulnerable households can only be made during the crisis situations listed above.
Payments are made directly to the utility company and do not include any fees for water, sewer, garbage, security lights, disconnection fees, late fees, collection recovery fees, surge protectors, membership fees, deposits, agency assistance fees, returned check fees, etc.
To qualify for assistance, your household’s yearly income must be below or at 150% of federal poverty guidelines. Note: We count gross income for the last 30 days: SS, SSDI, SSDC, unemployment benefits, TANF, VA, pensions, proof of self-employment.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Social security cards for all household members
- Proof of ALL income FOR THE PAST 30 DAYS for every household member 18 years or older, who works or receives assistance. (Check stubs, Social Security/SSI, award letters including minor children receiving any type of SS benefit included) Letters must be from Social Security Administration and must reference or be dated for the current year, VA letter, unemployment, TANF letter, retirement, pension, child support, etc.
- If any household member 18 or over is NOT receiving any income, you must complete the attached Declaration of Income Statement.
- Proof of citizenship and identity for ALL household members. NO EXCEPTIONS! (If you do not have the forms listed below, please contact your local office for a list of other acceptable forms.)
- Citizenship forms for every household member: certified copy or birth certificate (not footprint hospital record), passport, certificate of naturalization or US tribal registration with photo, permanent resident card
- Identity: driver’s license or state issued ID, military card, state offender card, current school ID (immunizations or school records for minors may also be accepted as proof of identity)
- A 12-month billing history from each of your energy providers, even if you are not receiving assistance from all of them. (ELECTRIC, WATER, NATURAL GAS AND/OR PROPANE) NOTE: If you have less than 12 months in your home, please provide history for as many months as possible.
- Your current and past due electric bills and disconnection notice, if applicable.
- Your current and/or past due water/wastewater bill and disconnection notice if you have past due amounts, you need help with.
Click here to apply.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
by Community Council of South Central Texas - CCSCT
The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.
Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).
CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.
Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
How to Apply:
- Download the application
- Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Notice
Currently, there are no available application openings for processing. However, if you wish to be added to the waiting list, we kindly request that you fully complete the TBRA application and submit all required documents. Your application will be held until an opening becomes available.
TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:
- Security and Utility Deposits; and
- Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.
The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Notice
CCSCT is not accepting applications for utility or water assistance until further notice. CCSCT offices are closed to the public.
Please continue to monitor our social media pages and website for about when we will resume collecting applications.
The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane.
CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.
Crisis Assistance Component: Provides Assistance with utility bills when households have lost service or are in danger of losing service and meet one of three conditions which include:
- Extreme Weather Conditions. Extreme Weather Conditions are only applicable during the summer months of June, July, August and September and winter months of November, December, January and February.
- President or Governor declared disaster or
Life threatening crisis. - Service and repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $5,000 for non-vulnerable households can only be made during the crisis situations listed above.
Payments are made directly to the utility company and do not include any fees for water, sewer, garbage, security lights, disconnection fees, late fees, collection recovery fees, surge protectors, membership fees, deposits, agency assistance fees, returned check fees, etc.
To qualify for assistance, your household’s yearly income must be below or at 150% of federal poverty guidelines. Note: We count gross income for the last 30 days: SS, SSDI, SSDC, unemployment benefits, TANF, VA, pensions, proof of self-employment.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Social security cards for all household members
- Proof of ALL income FOR THE PAST 30 DAYS for every household member 18 years or older, who works or receives assistance. (Check stubs, Social Security/SSI, award letters including minor children receiving any type of SS benefit included) Letters must be from Social Security Administration and must reference or be dated for the current year, VA letter, unemployment, TANF letter, retirement, pension, child support, etc.
- If any household member 18 or over is NOT receiving any income, you must complete the attached Declaration of Income Statement.
- Proof of citizenship and identity for ALL household members. NO EXCEPTIONS! (If you do not have the forms listed below, please contact your local office for a list of other acceptable forms.)
- Citizenship forms for every household member: certified copy or birth certificate (not footprint hospital record), passport, certificate of naturalization or US tribal registration with photo, permanent resident card
- Identity: driver’s license or state issued ID, military card, state offender card, current school ID (immunizations or school records for minors may also be accepted as proof of identity)
- A 12-month billing history from each of your energy providers, even if you are not receiving assistance from all of them. (ELECTRIC, WATER, NATURAL GAS AND/OR PROPANE) NOTE: If you have less than 12 months in your home, please provide history for as many months as possible.
- Your current and past due electric bills and disconnection notice, if applicable.
- Your current and/or past due water/wastewater bill and disconnection notice if you have past due amounts, you need help with.
Click here to apply.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
by Community Council of South Central Texas - CCSCT
The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.
Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).
CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.
Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
How to Apply:
- Download the application
- Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Head Start programs provide family-centered services for low-income families with very young children. These programs are designed to promote the development of the children and to enable their parents to fulfill their roles as parents and to move toward self-sufficiency.
Head Start is for children 3 and 4 years old.
| Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Notice
Currently, there are no available application openings for processing. However, if you wish to be added to the waiting list, we kindly request that you fully complete the TBRA application and submit all required documents. Your application will be held until an opening becomes available
TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:
- Security and Utility Deposits; and
- Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.
The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Notice
CCSCT is not accepting applications for utility or water assistance until further notice. CCSCT offices are closed to the public.
Please continue to monitor our social media pages and website for about when we will resume collecting applications.
The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane.
CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.
Crisis Assistance Component: Provides Assistance with utility bills when households have lost service or are in danger of losing service and meet one of three conditions which include:
- Extreme Weather Conditions. Extreme Weather Conditions are only applicable during the summer months of June, July, August and September and winter months of November, December, January and February.
- President or Governor declared disaster or
Life threatening crisis. - Service and repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $5,000 for non-vulnerable households can only be made during the crisis situations listed above.
Payments are made directly to the utility company and do not include any fees for water, sewer, garbage, security lights, disconnection fees, late fees, collection recovery fees, surge protectors, membership fees, deposits, agency assistance fees, returned check fees, etc.
To qualify for assistance, your household’s yearly income must be below or at 150% of federal poverty guidelines. Note: We count gross income for the last 30 days: SS, SSDI, SSDC, unemployment benefits, TANF, VA, pensions, proof of self-employment.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Social security cards for all household members
- Proof of ALL income FOR THE PAST 30 DAYS for every household member 18 years or older, who works or receives assistance. (Check stubs, Social Security/SSI, award letters including minor children receiving any type of SS benefit included) Letters must be from Social Security Administration and must reference or be dated for the current year, VA letter, unemployment, TANF letter, retirement, pension, child support, etc.
- If any household member 18 or over is NOT receiving any income, you must complete the attached Declaration of Income Statement.
- Proof of citizenship and identity for ALL household members. NO EXCEPTIONS! (If you do not have the forms listed below, please contact your local office for a list of other acceptable forms.)
- Citizenship forms for every household member: certified copy or birth certificate (not footprint hospital record), passport, certificate of naturalization or US tribal registration with photo, permanent resident card
- Identity: driver’s license or state issued ID, military card, state offender card, current school ID (immunizations or school records for minors may also be accepted as proof of identity)
- A 12-month billing history from each of your energy providers, even if you are not receiving assistance from all of them. (ELECTRIC, WATER, NATURAL GAS AND/OR PROPANE) NOTE: If you have less than 12 months in your home, please provide history for as many months as possible.
- Your current and past due electric bills and disconnection notice, if applicable.
- Your current and/or past due water/wastewater bill and disconnection notice if you have past due amounts, you need help with.
Click here to apply.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
by Community Council of South Central Texas - CCSCT
The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.
Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).
CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.
Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
How to Apply:
- Download the application
- Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Notice
CCSCT is not accepting applications for utility or water assistance until further notice. CCSCT offices are closed to the public.
Please continue to monitor our social media pages and website for about when we will resume collecting applications.
The purpose of the Single Family HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, affordable housing to eligible low-income households. CCSCT is qualified to also provide assistance with set aside funding for Disaster Relief and Persons with Disabilities.
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:
- Security and Utility Deposits.
- Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals with certain program requirements.
Funding Source:
This program is funded (in whole or in part) by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
Click here to apply.
The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Notice
CCSCT is not accepting applications for utility or water assistance until further notice. CCSCT offices are closed to the public.
The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane.
CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.
Crisis Assistance Component: Provides Assistance with utility bills when households have lost service or are in danger of losing service and meet one of three conditions which include:
- Extreme Weather Conditions. Extreme Weather Conditions are only applicable during the summer months of June, July, August and September and winter months of November, December, January and February.
- President or Governor declared disaster or
Life threatening crisis. - Service and repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $5,000 for non-vulnerable households can only be made during the crisis situations listed above.
Payments are made directly to the utility company and do not include any fees for water, sewer, garbage, security lights, disconnection fees, late fees, collection recovery fees, surge protectors, membership fees, deposits, agency assistance fees, returned check fees, etc.
To qualify for assistance, your household’s yearly income must be below or at 150% of federal poverty guidelines. Note: We count gross income for the last 30 days: SS, SSDI, SSDC, unemployment benefits, TANF, VA, pensions, proof of self-employment.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Social security cards for all household members
- Proof of ALL income FOR THE PAST 30 DAYS for every household member 18 years or older, who works or receives assistance. (Check stubs, Social Security/SSI, award letters including minor children receiving any type of SS benefit included) Letters must be from Social Security Administration and must reference or be dated for the current year, VA letter, unemployment, TANF letter, retirement, pension, child support, etc.
- If any household member 18 or over is NOT receiving any income, you must complete the attached Declaration of Income Statement.
- Proof of citizenship and identity for ALL household members. NO EXCEPTIONS! (If you do not have the forms listed below, please contact your local office for a list of other acceptable forms.)
- Citizenship forms for every household member: certified copy or birth certificate (not footprint hospital record), passport, certificate of naturalization or US tribal registration with photo, permanent resident card
- Identity: driver’s license or state issued ID, military card, state offender card, current school ID (immunizations or school records for minors may also be accepted as proof of identity)
- A 12-month billing history from each of your energy providers, even if you are not receiving assistance from all of them. (ELECTRIC, WATER, NATURAL GAS AND/OR PROPANE) NOTE: If you have less than 12 months in your home, please provide history for as many months as possible.
- Your current and past due electric bills and disconnection notice, if applicable.
- Your current and/or past due water/wastewater bill and disconnection notice if you have past due amounts, you need help with.
Click here to apply.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
by Community Council of South Central Texas - CCSCT
The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.
Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).
CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.
Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
How to Apply:
- Download the application
- Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county
| Monday: CLOSED |
| Tuesday: CLOSED |
| Wednesday: CLOSED |
| Thursday: CLOSED |
| Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Notice
Currently, there are no available application openings for processing. However, if you wish to be added to the waiting list, we kindly request that you fully complete the TBRA application and submit all required documents. Your application will be held until an opening becomes available
TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:
- Security and Utility Deposits; and
- Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.
The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Notice
CCSCT is not accepting applications for utility or water assistance until further notice. CCSCT offices are closed to the public.
Please continue to monitor our social media pages and website for about when we will resume collecting applications.
The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane.
CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.
Crisis Assistance Component: Provides Assistance with utility bills when households have lost service or are in danger of losing service and meet one of three conditions which include:
- Extreme Weather Conditions. Extreme Weather Conditions are only applicable during the summer months of June, July, August and September and winter months of November, December, January and February.
- President or Governor declared disaster or
Life threatening crisis. - Service and repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $5,000 for non-vulnerable households can only be made during the crisis situations listed above.
Payments are made directly to the utility company and do not include any fees for water, sewer, garbage, security lights, disconnection fees, late fees, collection recovery fees, surge protectors, membership fees, deposits, agency assistance fees, returned check fees, etc.
To qualify for assistance, your household’s yearly income must be below or at 150% of federal poverty guidelines. Note: We count gross income for the last 30 days: SS, SSDI, SSDC, unemployment benefits, TANF, VA, pensions, proof of self-employment.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Social security cards for all household members
- Proof of ALL income FOR THE PAST 30 DAYS for every household member 18 years or older, who works or receives assistance. (Check stubs, Social Security/SSI, award letters including minor children receiving any type of SS benefit included) Letters must be from Social Security Administration and must reference or be dated for the current year, VA letter, unemployment, TANF letter, retirement, pension, child support, etc.
- If any household member 18 or over is NOT receiving any income, you must complete the attached Declaration of Income Statement.
- Proof of citizenship and identity for ALL household members. NO EXCEPTIONS! (If you do not have the forms listed below, please contact your local office for a list of other acceptable forms.)
- Citizenship forms for every household member: certified copy or birth certificate (not footprint hospital record), passport, certificate of naturalization or US tribal registration with photo, permanent resident card
- Identity: driver’s license or state issued ID, military card, state offender card, current school ID (immunizations or school records for minors may also be accepted as proof of identity)
- A 12-month billing history from each of your energy providers, even if you are not receiving assistance from all of them. (ELECTRIC, WATER, NATURAL GAS AND/OR PROPANE) NOTE: If you have less than 12 months in your home, please provide history for as many months as possible.
- Your current and past due electric bills and disconnection notice, if applicable.
- Your current and/or past due water/wastewater bill and disconnection notice if you have past due amounts, you need help with.
Click here to apply.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
by Community Council of South Central Texas - CCSCT
The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.
Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).
CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.
Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
How to Apply:
- Download the application
- Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |