Which organizations are part of Own the HOU, and what does each do?

Which organizations are part of Own the HOU, and what does each do?

  • Avenue CDC: HUD-approved counseling and homebuyer education (English/Spanish),
    foreclosure prevention, post-purchase counseling. (713) 864-9099
  • Tejano Center: HUD-Approved Homebuyer counseling and education (Spanish/English), post-
    purchase/Homeowner Services counseling, Disaster Recovery Home Repair (713) 640-3743
  • Fifth Ward CRC: HUD-approved homebuyer course, counseling, homeowner sustainability.
    (713) 674-0175
  • Houston Habitat for Humanity: Affordable homeownership program (eligibility quiz on their
    site), home repair. (713) 671-9993 x287
  • City of Houston Housing & Community Development: Down payment assistance, affordable
    new homes. (832) 394-6200
  • Harris County Housing & Community Development: DPA and affordable homes for
    unincorporated Harris County. (832) 927-4955
  • Earl Carl Institute: Free property-preservation legal services. (713) 313-1139
  • Lone Star Legal Aid: Provides legal help with a variety of civil legal issues, including
    foreclosure defense, title clearing, and disaster issues. (713) 652-0077
  • Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC): Statewide down payment assistance.
    (877) 508-4611
  • Houston Community Land Trust: Permanently affordable homes and homeowner stewardship.
    (713) 512-5575
  • LISC Houston: Convenes the collaborative. (713) 334-5700
  • Connective: Technology tools for homebuyers and homeowners.