Housing & Shelter Help
Emergency shelter tonight, rental assistance, eviction prevention, and transitional housing. Call 211 or walk into any shelter listed here.
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What this covers
Emergency shelters, transitional housing, rental assistance, eviction prevention, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, housing vouchers (Section 8), and homelessness services.
Does not cover: Home repair, mortgage refinancing, or real estate services. For utility shutoff prevention, see Utilities.
Who is this for?
Anyone who is homeless, at risk of eviction, fleeing an unsafe situation, or struggling to afford rent.
How help usually works
Emergency shelters are usually walk-in or call-ahead. Rental assistance programs require an application and documentation. Housing vouchers have waitlists that vary by city.
Best first steps
- If you are unsheltered tonight, call 211 or search for an emergency shelter near you — many accept walk-ins.
- If you're facing eviction, contact a legal aid organization immediately — there may be time to stop it.
- For rental assistance, gather your lease, proof of income, and a past-due notice before applying.
- If you're fleeing domestic violence, call the National DV Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 — they can connect you to safe shelter.
What to bring
For shelters: photo ID if you have one, but most won't turn you away without it. For rental assistance: lease, proof of income, past-due rent notice, landlord contact info.
Emergency vs. standard help
Emergency: Call 211 or go to a shelter. Standard: Apply for rental assistance or housing vouchers through your local housing authority.
Example Housing & Shelter Resources
Enter your ZIP code above to see resources near you. Here are some examples:
New York area
The Bowery Mission
Emergency shelter, meals, and transitional housing for men and women experiencing homelessness in NYC.
227 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
24/7 emergency shelter
Coalition for the Homeless
Drop-in centers, crisis intervention, and advocacy for homeless New Yorkers. Direct services and referrals.
129 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, drop-in centers vary
Phoenix area
UMOM New Day Centers
Arizona's largest family homeless shelter. Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services for families.
3333 E Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
24/7 shelter intake
Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS)
Phoenix's largest emergency homeless shelter providing shelter, meals, case management, and employment services.
230 S 12th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
24/7 emergency intake
Los Angeles area
SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition
Neighborhood-based outreach, hygiene kits, and mutual aid for unhoused neighbors in Hollywood, Echo Park, and Silver Lake.
2658 Griffith Park Blvd Unit 194, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Weekend outreach — check website
Dallas area
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center
Dallas's 24/7 homeless recovery center providing emergency shelter, meals, case management, and job readiness programs.
1818 Corsicana Street, Dallas, TX 75201
24/7
Austin Street Center
Emergency shelter and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Dallas.
1717 Jeffries Street, Dallas, TX 75226
24/7 shelter
East Boston area
Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston
Builds and repairs affordable homes for low-income families across Greater Boston.
271 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA 02128
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Atlanta area
Action Ministries Emergency Assistance
Emergency housing assistance, eviction prevention, and transitional support for Atlanta-area families.
2572 Shallowford Rd NE Ste 100, Atlanta, GA 30345
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Detroit area
COTS Detroit
Emergency shelter and supportive services for families experiencing homelessness in Detroit.
26 Peterboro Street, Detroit, MI 48201
24/7
Houston area
BakerRipley Housing Assistance
Eviction prevention, rental assistance, and housing navigation for Houston households.
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Philadelphia area
Horizon House Philadelphia
Supportive housing and recovery services for individuals with mental health and substance use challenges.
120 S 30th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Miami area
211 Miami-Dade — Housing Assistance
Call 211 for emergency shelter, rental assistance, and eviction prevention resources in Miami-Dade.
24/7