Houston Volunteer Lawyers, Housing Legal Aid
Houston Bar Association / Houston Volunteer Lawyers
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Houston Volunteer Lawyers, Housing Legal Aid in its Houston, TX research directory. Directory placement does not confirm current service coverage or eligibility; verify both with the program administrator.
Houston Volunteer Lawyers (HVL), the pro bono arm of the Houston Bar Association, connects low-income Harris County residents with volunteer attorneys for free civil legal help, including housing matters such as foreclosure defense, deed and title issues, landlord-tenant disputes, and estate planning. HVL is the largest pro bono legal services provider in Harris County.
Not a direct home repair grant; legal help can protect homeownership and resolve title issues blocking repair program eligibility.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Houston, TX, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Houston Single-Family Home Repair Program Varies by repair scope
- City of Houston Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) Up to $50,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance
- Houston Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program Funded per HUD Lead Hazard Reduction grants
- Harris County Home Repair Program Up to $20,000 for minor repairs (seniors/disabled only)
Key Details
- Must be low-income Harris County resident
- Provides free civil legal help, no criminal cases
- Covers foreclosure, deed/title, landlord-tenant, wills, and veterans' issues
- Call 713-228-0735 for intake; 713-228-0732 direct intake line
- Staffed by thousands of volunteer private attorneys
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Houston Volunteer Lawyers, Housing Legal Aid in Houston?
The record carries discovery tags. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Houston Volunteer Lawyers, Housing Legal Aid in Houston, TX?
Confirm the application route directly with Houston Bar Association / Houston Volunteer Lawyers; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 713-228-0735. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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