City of Amarillo, TX
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If you're facing challenges and need assistance, explore the sections below for information on rental assistance, homelessness, rent-related queries, critical assistance repair, and other support services. From contacting rental assistance programs to finding emergency shelters and community resources, we're here to guide you through various assistance options.
I Need Help — Guidance and Answers / FAQs
See below for services available from Community Development and other community resources.
If you are experiencing a medical or health emergency, please call 9-1-1.
I am Experiencing Homelessness...
If you are in need of assistance, see the contact and informational resources below and see our commonly asked questions with answers below.
City of Amarillo Community Development
- Phone: 806-378-3098 — Ask to speak to the Housing Navigator
- In-Person Meeting — Schedule an appointment
808 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
City of Amarillo Coming Home Program
- Informational Website: cominghomeamarillo.org
- Contact Form: Click here if you have been homeless for over a year, on four separate occasions in the last three years, or if you have children in the household.
Community Resources/Homeless Service Providers are listed below.
CARE Program
The CARE Program provides one-time assistance to homeowners in making critical repairs to conditions in their homes that cause imminent danger to human life, health, or safety. Eligibility is determined by homeowner income and home type.
The CARE Program is currently not accepting any applications.
I Need Help with Rent...
The Housing Choice Voucher Program, funded by HUD, assists low and moderate-income families in renting housing by subsidizing a portion of their rent. Participants can choose their housing, including single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments, with the subsidy paid directly to the landlord by the Amarillo Housing Authority. The program maintains a Wait List due to limited resources, with status announcements made through various channels.
◼ Click here to check your housing Wait List status.
Rental Assistance FAQs
Additional Community Resources
If you are experiencing a medical or health emergency, please call 9-1-1.
We believe in the power of compassion and community to uplift those in need. Below, you'll find a list of reputable local organizations, along with information about the various resources they provide. Each partner link will tell you more about the services they provide, as well as detailed information about how to provide meaningful support through donating to local efforts.
Click each link below to learn more about each organization.
◼ 2-1-1 — Emergency Assistance/Resources
◼ Coming Home (City of Amarillo) — Mental Health & Addiction Resources
◼ Cornerstone Outreach Center — Food, Counseling, & Relief Services
◼ Family Support Services — Domestic Violence Shelter
◼ Guyon Saunders Resource Center — Low-Barrier Day Shelter
◼ Martha's Home — Women's Shelter
◼ Panhandle Behavioral Health Alliance — Mental Health & Addiction Resources
◼ Panhandle Community Services — Resources