Local, State and Federal government links that will help you locate the information you need easier. If you are looking for a program that is not included on our list, please suggest the program/site in the form below and we will post it for future visitors

Credit Report
How is your credit-find out free
This central site allows you to request a free credit file disclosure, commonly called a credit report, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.
 
Schools
Houston Independent School District
This site links to all schools within the Houston ISD. Board information, Bond information, Attendance Zones, Administration, Education, Statistics, Calendars, etc…everything you need to know about Houston ISD

Conroe Independent School District
This site links to all schools within the Conroe ISD. Board information, Bond information, Attendance Zones, Administration, Education, Statistics, Calendars, etc…everything you need to know about Conroe ISD. Disclaimer: You are requesting a document that is external to this Website. We cannot attest to the accuracy of information provided by linked sites. Linking to a website does not constitute an endorsement by this website, or any of its employees, of the sponsors of the site or the products presented on the site.

Klein Independent School District
This site links to all schools within the Klein ISD. Board information, Bond information, Attendance Zones, Administration, Education, Statistics, Calendars, etc…everything you need to know about Klein ISD Disclaimer: You are requesting a document that is external to this Website. We cannot attest to the accuracy of information provided by linked sites. Linking to a website does not constitute an endorsement by this website, or any of its employees, of the sponsors of the site or the products presented on the site.

Spring Independent School District
This site links to all schools within the Spring ISD. Board information, Bond information, Attendance Zones, Administration, Education, Statistics, Calendars, etc…everything you need to know about Spring ISD. Disclaimer: You are requesting a document that is external to this Website. We cannot attest to the accuracy of information provided by linked sites. Linking to a website does not constitute an endorsement by this website, or any of its employees, of the sponsors of the site or the products presented on the site.

Local
Tax and Appraisal Districts
Search property tax information for over 2 million properties in the Greater Houston area.
 
Neighborhood Information
Houston subdivisions and Houston subdivision price trends and tax rates, statistics and appraised values can be found using Neighborhood Information Finder, a consumer service brought by REALTORS in the Greater Houston area.

City of Houston
The City of Houston e-Government Center, Find out about Houston events and the Mayor's Office of Special Events, and learn about the City government that serves you.

Assistance Programs
Harris County Down Payment Assistance Program

The Community Services Department Down payment Assistance Program (DAP) can financially help you purchase your dream house in Harris County, if you are income eligible and a first-time home buyer.

Harris County Housing Resource Center (HRC)

HRC is a service of the Harris County Community Services Department. Here you will find information on affordable housing and community resources collected from all over Harris County, Texas.

Houston Hope Homes

Houston HOPE is the City of Houston's initiative to reinvest in some of Houston’s historic neighborhoods through a combination of stabilization activities and by supporting locally-led community building activities. The goal of Houston HOPE is to build strong neighborhoods that meet the needs of their current residents and are attractive to new and returning families.

Montgomery Count First Time Home buyer assistance
SETH has a program that provides financing for your home purchase. This program has two choices available for eligible home buyers. Program coverage areas include the counties of Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Liberty, Matagorda, Waller, Walker & Wharton and the cities of: Baytown, Deer Park, Dickinson, La Marque, La Porte, League City, Pasadena, Santa Fe, Shoreacres, Texas City and Tomball.

Partners in Charity
Neighborhood Stabilization Program/ Down Payment Assistance Partners In Charity Builds Housing for Low and Moderate Income Families

State
Texas Affiliation of affordable Housing Providers
TAAHP's premier purpose is to work for laws, regulations, and programs that are necessary for, and contribute toward, the development of a viable affordable housing inventory in Texas and to promote the common interests of the members of the affordable housing industry through communications and conferences

US Department of Veterans Affairs
US Department of Veterans Affairs

US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Texas site, information on numerous federally funded home buyer programs

Federal Affordable Housing Programs
Texas REALTORS® help countless fellow Texans experience the benefits of home ownership, regardless of where you live or how much money you make. Texas Affordable Housing Specialists

Federal Housing Tax Credit
Buying a home can be complicated, but fortunately a lot of expert advice is available to help people navigate the experience. These online resources can help make the process smoother.

File a Homestead Exemption
You may apply for residence homestead exemptions on one property in a tax year. A homestead exemption may include up to 20 acres of land that you actually use in the residential use (occupancy) of your home.