Utility help once every 12 months for a past-due bill facing disconnection, by appointment (bring the disconnect notice). One-time rent help for people with an eviction notice after an unexpected loss, applied for online. Also a walk-in choice food pantry, $50 emergency prescription help, eye exams and glasses, monthly dental walk-in scheduling and transitional housing. Help depends on funding.
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for very low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities in Tyler, Lindale, Winona, Flint, Whitehouse, Arp, Bullard and Troup. The waiting list is closed; the last online window closed June 26, 2025. The city says it does not give emergency housing help.
Hours
Please call for hours
Address
900 W. Gentry Pkwy, Tyler, TX 75702
Call first. Office hours are not published, and the waiting list is closed. Call to ask when it reopens. Apply only through the housing agency; the city warns of fake sites that charge fees.
Where can I get housing help in Smith County, Texas?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Smith County: Tyler Housing Agency (City of Tyler Section 8 vouchers), (903) 531-1303, call first; PATH (People Attempting To Help) in Tyler (Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM), (903) 597-7284. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Something missing, or out of date?
If you run a pantry or program, or saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.
