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.
by Community Council of South Central Texas - CCSCT
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.
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.
FUNDING SOURCE
This program is funded (in whole or in part) by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
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.
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 |
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 |
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.
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.
FUNDING SOURCE
This program is funded (in whole or in part) by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
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: CLOSED |
| 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.
Funding for the Utility Assistance Program is limited.
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: CLOSED |
| 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: CLOSED |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides assistance to low-income households particularly the elderly and homes with young children to conserve energy and reduce high utility bills to assist in becoming more self-sufficient.
Weatherization utilizes cost-effective, energy efficient improvements to the home free of charge while ensuring the heath and safety of people served through a series of sophisticated analyses of individual homes. These analyses take the whole-house approach that encompass the building envelope, its heating and cooling systems, its electrical system, and both gas or electricity consuming appliances.
Because the goal is to reduce energy consumption by making he home more energy-efficient, renovations and cosmetic improvements are not included.
Typical weatherization measures MAY include caulking, weather-stripping windows and doors; patching holes in the building envelope; adding ceiling, wall or floor insulation; sealing an AC duct system; tune-up, repair or replacement of inefficient heating and cooling systems; analyzing gas heating appliances for both efficiency and safety; performing tune-ups, modification or possible replacement; and analyzing indoor air quality to minimize chronic health conditions due to air pollutants.
All of the above items may not apply to every home.
The counties serviced by the Weatherization Program are: Brewster, Dimmit, Crane, Culberson, Edwards, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Kinney, LaSalle, Maverick, Pecos, Presidio, Real, Terrell, Uvalde, Val Verde, and Zavala.
Click here to apply for services.
Nonrofit organization that helps low income families with utility assistance in Brewster, Jeff Davis, and Presidio Counties.
To be eligible for services, Texas housholds must apply and earn no more than 150% of the FPLG for utility assistance.
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides assistance to low-income households, particularly the elderly and homes with young children, to conserve energy and reduce high utility bills to assist in becoming more self-sufficient.
Weatherization utilizes cost-effective, energy efficient improvements to the home free of charge while ensuring the heath and safety of people served through a series of sophisticated analyses of individual homes. These analyses take the whole-house approach that encompass the building envelope, its heating and cooling systems, its electrical system, and both gas or electricity consuming appliances.
Because the goal is to reduce energy consumption by making the home more energy-efficient, renovations and cosmetic improvements are not included. Typical weatherization measures MAY include caulking, weather-stripping windows and doors; patching holes in the building envelope; adding ceiling, wall or floor insulation; sealing an AC duct system; tune-up, repair or replacement of inefficient heating and cooling systems; analyzing gas heating appliances for both efficiency and safety; performing tune-ups, modification or possible replacement; and analyzing indoor air quality to minimize chronic health conditions due to air pollutants.
All of the above items may not apply to every home.
To be eligible for services, Texas households must apply and earn no more that 150% of the FPGL for utility assistance. All gathered information is confidential.