If you are behind on rent in Beaumont and facing eviction, help is available right now. Churches, faith-based nonprofits, and community organizations across Jefferson County provide emergency rental assistance — paying directly to your landlord to stop the eviction process before it reaches court.
Beaumont and the surrounding Southeast Texas region have faced repeated housing challenges compounded by hurricane impacts, flooding events, and economic volatility in the energy sector. The City of Beaumont has invested more than $3 million over the past decade in local organizations working to prevent and address homelessness — including the renovation of the 60-bed Salvation Army shelter. The organizations below are the frontline of that investment.
You do not need to be religious to receive help from any organization on this list. You do not need to be a church member. You need a lease, a notice, and a phone call.
Beaumont Rent Help — Quick Answer
Call 211 (free, 24/7) for same-day referrals. Or contact these organizations directly:
| Organization | Phone | What They Cover |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army — Jefferson County | (409) 832-0683 | Rent, utilities, food, clothing, shelter |
| Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas | (409) 924-4431 | Rent, utilities, food, financial counseling |
| Some Other Place | (409) 832-7976 | Rent, utilities, prescriptions, food |
| Family Services of Southeast Texas | (409) 833-2668 | Rent, family stabilization, transitional housing |
| United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson Co. | (409) 835-4575 | Referrals to rent programs, case management |
| Southeast Texas Food Bank | (409) 839-8777 | Food — can free up rent budget |
| Texas 211 | Dial 211 | Live referrals to all programs |
Churches and Faith-Based Organizations That Help With Rent in Beaumont
1. Salvation Army — Jefferson County (Beaumont and Port Arthur)
The Salvation Army of Jefferson County is the largest faith-based emergency services provider in Southeast Texas — serving both Beaumont and Port Arthur with rent assistance, utility help, food and clothing vouchers, bus tokens, prescription assistance, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and case management. The City of Beaumont’s biggest single housing investment has been funding the renovation of the Salvation Army’s 60-bed shelter — reflecting how central the organization is to the area’s safety net.
Church and Admin Offices: 2350 IH-10 East, Beaumont, TX 77703 Shelter: 1094 McFaddin St., Beaumont, TX 77701 Port Arthur Office: 4200 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port Arthur, TX 77642 | (409) 963-0312 Website: southernusa.salvationarmy.org/jeffersoncounty Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
What they provide: Financial assistance for rent and mortgage payments, utility bills, bus tokens, clothing and food vouchers, and prescriptions for Jefferson County residents. Emergency shelter at the McFaddin Street location (the only overnight emergency shelter in Beaumont). Transitional housing programs. Casework services. Disaster relief. Boys and Girls Club programs.
Coordinated Entry: The Salvation Army Beaumont also serves as a Coordinated Entry site — the HUD-funded intake system that assesses households for all available housing programs including homelessness prevention rent assistance, shelter, transitional housing, and permanent housing programs.
Membership requirement: None. Serves all Jefferson County residents. Typical assistance: Emergency rent and utility payment. Direct to landlord and utility company. Amount based on available funding and Jefferson County residency.
2. Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas (CCSETX)
Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas operates one of the most comprehensive faith-based social service programs in the region — covering financial assistance for rent and utilities, food through their Market to HOPE program, housing counseling, disaster services, financial education, and credit repair. Their Home Matters program addresses both immediate financial crises and long-term housing stability.
Main Address: 2780 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, TX 77703 Phone: (409) 924-4431 Website: ccsetx.org Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
Market to HOPE (supplemental grocery program): 3370 Sarah Street, Beaumont, TX 77703 (in-store client choice model) 902 E. 3rd Street, Winnie, TX 77665 (curbside service)
What they provide through Home Matters: Financial services — emergency rent and utility assistance for those experiencing a temporary hardship. Housing counseling — pre-purchase, post-purchase, foreclosure prevention, and rental housing counseling. Financial education, credit repair, and free income tax preparation. Disaster services for hurricane, tornado, and severe weather victims.
What they provide through Market to HOPE: Supplemental grocery products to low-income households experiencing food insecurity. In-store shopping option for client choice. Curbside service available.
Additional note: CCSETX also provides grief support for children through Elijah’s Place (ages 5–18 who have experienced the death of a parent, caregiver, or sibling) — if your household crisis involves bereavement, ask about this program at intake.
Membership requirement: None.
3. Some Other Place
Some Other Place is a Beaumont-based community center providing critical emergency services — including rent and utility assistance, prescription help, and food — to Southeast Texas residents in crisis. Some Other Place operates by appointment for rent and utility assistance and by specific hours for prescriptions.
Address: 590 Center Street, Beaumont, TX 77701 Phone: (409) 832-7976 Hours: Rent and utility assistance: by appointment — call to screen. Prescriptions: Monday–Friday, 9 AM (must have original Rx, SS card, and photo ID) Coverage: Jefferson County residents
What they provide: Emergency rent and utility assistance (by appointment, call for screening). Prescription medication assistance. Food services. Some Other Place serves as a critical safety net for households in deep financial crisis — particularly for those who need help with medical costs alongside housing.
Membership requirement: None.
4. Family Services of Southeast Texas
Family Services of Southeast Texas provides housing for special populations that would otherwise be homeless — and is specifically listed by the City of Beaumont as a partner in their homelessness prevention network. Family Services focuses on vulnerable households including domestic violence survivors, families with children, and individuals with complex needs.
Phone: (409) 833-2668 Website: familyservicessetx.org Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
What they provide: Housing for special populations, family stabilization services, domestic violence support, and transitional housing programs. Family Services partners with the City of Beaumont and federal HUD programs to provide tenant-based rental assistance and transitional housing for qualifying families.
Membership requirement: None.
5. United Way of Beaumont and North Jefferson County
United Way of Beaumont and North Jefferson County coordinates the network of emergency assistance providers across the region and administers programs through partner organizations. They are a critical referral and navigation hub for rent assistance in Southeast Texas.
Address: 700 North Street, Suite H, Beaumont, TX 77701 Phone: (409) 835-4575 Website: unitedwaybeaumont.org Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
What they provide: Referrals to all rent assistance programs currently funded in Jefferson County. Emergency financial assistance through partner organizations. Community Resource Navigator services to help households access the full range of available support. United Way also administers 211 Texas referrals for Southeast Texas.
Best use: Call United Way when you are not sure which specific organization to contact — they can direct you to the program with current funding availability nearest your address.
Membership requirement: None.
6. Southeast Texas Food Bank
The Southeast Texas Food Bank is the regional food distribution hub for Jefferson County and surrounding counties — helping households stretch limited budgets further, which directly frees up money for rent.
Address: 3845 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, TX 77703 Phone: (409) 839-8777 Website: setxfoodbank.org Hours: Call or visit setxfoodbank.org to find the nearest food distribution site and hours
What they provide: Free food through agency partners across Jefferson County, Hardin County, Orange County, Tyler County, Newton County, and Sabine County. Emergency food boxes. Connection to SNAP (food stamps) enrollment assistance.
Why this matters for rent: For households spending a large share of their budget on food, SETX Food Bank’s resources can directly free up money needed for rent. Always access food assistance alongside rent assistance.
Membership requirement: None.
7. Orange Christian Services (Orange County)
If you live in Orange County just west of Beaumont, Orange Christian Services provides food and clothing assistance — and can connect you to local rent assistance resources in Orange County.
Address: 2518 W. Park Street, Orange, TX (Old YMCA building) Phone: (409) 886-0938 Hours: Monday–Thursday, 10 AM–2 PM Website: setxfoodbank.org/get-help/orange-county-food-bank-agencies (for food distribution sites)
What they provide: Food and clothing assistance. Referrals to local Orange County rent assistance programs. If you are an Orange County resident, call 211 to find the rent assistance programs specifically funded for your county — several programs are county-specific and have separate funding for Newton, Orange, and Tyler County residents.
8. HOW Center
The HOW Center is specifically listed by the City of Beaumont as a partner organization providing transitional and supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness — including those in situations where eviction has already occurred.
Phone: Contact through Texas 211 or Salvation Army Coordinated Entry (409) 832-0683 What they provide: Transitional housing and supportive services. The HOW Center is a referral destination through the Salvation Army’s Coordinated Entry system for households who have already lost housing and need transitional support.
Government Programs for Rent Help in Beaumont and Jefferson County
Texas Rent Relief / Texas ERA
Texas’s state-administered Emergency Rental Assistance program — operated through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs — provides rent and utility assistance for qualifying low-income Texas households.
Phone: 1-833-989-7368 Website: texasrentrelief.com or tdhca.state.tx.us Eligibility: Households at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. Must have experienced financial hardship.
Jefferson County Emergency Rental Assistance
Jefferson County administers local emergency rental assistance through its Housing and Community Development programs.
Phone: (409) 835-8516 (Jefferson County) Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM
City of Beaumont Housing Assistance
The City of Beaumont administers Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds for homelessness prevention and tenant-based rental assistance through local partner organizations.
Phone: (409) 880-3763 Website: beaumonttexas.gov/319/Homeless-Resources
Texas Works (TANF)
Texas’s TANF program — Texas Works — provides financial assistance to qualifying families with children.
Apply: yourtexasbenefits.com Phone: 2-1-1 (Texas 211)
Texas 211
Phone: Dial 211 (free, 24/7) Website: tx.211.org
Step-by-Step: How to Get Rent Help in Beaumont
Step 1: Dial 211 today. Free, 24/7. Tell the operator you are facing eviction in Beaumont (or Jefferson County) and need emergency rental assistance. Ask which programs have open funding right now. Texas 211 has real-time data across Southeast Texas.
Step 2: Call the Salvation Army Jefferson County. The Salvation Army is the single largest emergency services provider in Beaumont and operates the only overnight shelter. Call (409) 832-0683 for social services appointment scheduling. Their Coordinated Entry system can also connect you with the full range of housing programs available in Jefferson County.
Step 3: Call Catholic Charities SETX the same day. CCSETX at (409) 924-4431 provides both emergency rent assistance and the Market to HOPE food program — addressing multiple needs in a single intake. Call the same day as the Salvation Army.
Step 4: Call Some Other Place for prescription and utility help. If you have prescription costs or utility shutoff notices in addition to rent, call Some Other Place at (409) 832-7976. They screen for rent and utility assistance by appointment.
Step 5: Apply to Texas Rent Relief online. Apply at texasrentrelief.com or call 1-833-989-7368. State programs take longer but can cover more months. Apply now while pursuing faith-based assistance simultaneously.
Step 6: Contact your landlord. Notify your landlord that you have applied for third-party rental assistance through the Salvation Army or Catholic Charities — both verifiable organizations. Ask for 2–3 weeks while the payment processes. The City of Beaumont’s stated goal is preventing eviction before it occurs — and most Beaumont landlords familiar with the local network understand these programs.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
Photo ID for all adults in the household. Social Security cards for all household members including children. Birth certificates for all children. Current lease agreement showing your address, monthly rent, and landlord contact information. Eviction notice, past-due rent notice, or 5-day notice showing the exact amount owed. Proof of income — pay stubs (last 30 days), benefit award letters (SNAP, Texas Works/TANF, SSI, Social Security), or bank statements. Documentation of the crisis — layoff or termination letter, medical bill, utility shut-off, reduced-hours notice. Your landlord’s name, phone, and mailing address. Current utility bills if requesting utility assistance as well. Any benefit cards you hold — SNAP, Medicaid, Texas Works.
Some Other Place specifically requires: Original prescription (if seeking prescription assistance). Social Security card and photo ID.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Salvation Army in Beaumont provide emergency shelter?
Yes. The Salvation Army operates the only overnight emergency shelter in Beaumont at 1094 McFaddin Street — known as Home Sweet Home. It is a two-house complex providing shelter free of charge, renovated and expanded in 2022 with City of Beaumont CDBG funding. If you need shelter tonight, call (409) 832-0683.
Can I get rent help in Beaumont after a hurricane or flooding event?
Yes — and Southeast Texas has specific disaster assistance programs that activate after declared events. Catholic Charities SETX provides disaster services addressing immediate relief and long-term recovery after hurricanes and flooding. FEMA assistance (disasterassistance.gov) also provides direct housing assistance after declared disasters. The Salvation Army’s disaster relief team activates specifically for Jefferson County after major weather events.
Does Some Other Place serve all of Beaumont?
Some Other Place serves Jefferson County residents. Call (409) 832-7976 to confirm eligibility for your specific address and to schedule a screening appointment for rent and utility assistance. Walk-ins are accepted only for prescription services during specific morning hours.
Can I get help with multiple needs — rent, utilities, food, and prescriptions — at one appointment?
Mostly yes. The Salvation Army covers rent, utilities, food vouchers, clothing, bus tokens, and prescriptions in their social services program. Catholic Charities covers rent, utilities, and food through the same intake. Some Other Place covers rent, utilities, and prescriptions separately. Tell each organization everything you need at the start of your call — the more complete the picture, the more complete the response.
What if my eviction is already in court?
Contact Texas RioGrande Legal Aid at (800) 369-4221 or Lone Star Legal Aid at (800) 733-8394 immediately. Both provide free legal representation for low-income tenants in Jefferson County facing eviction in court. Legal aid can request continuances (delays), assert your defenses, and negotiate with your landlord’s attorney — giving time for rental assistance payments to be processed. Call legal aid and the Salvation Army on the same day.
Are there rent programs specifically for Newton County or Tyler County residents?
Yes — some programs administered from Beaumont are county-specific. Dial 211 and give your specific county to find the programs funded for your area. Newton County and Tyler County residents have COVID-era and current utility assistance programs separate from Jefferson County programs.
Final Thoughts
Beaumont’s emergency rent assistance network is built for a region that knows crisis — hurricanes, flooding, economic volatility, and energy sector downturns have all hit Southeast Texas hard. The Salvation Army, Catholic Charities SETX, Some Other Place, and Family Services of Southeast Texas represent decades of institutional knowledge in keeping families housed through exactly these kinds of crises.
The Salvation Army’s Coordinated Entry system is your fastest path to the full range of available programs — one call can assess you for all housing programs in Jefferson County simultaneously.
Make these three calls today:
Salvation Army Jefferson County: (409) 832-0683 Catholic Charities Southeast Texas: (409) 924-4431 Texas 211: Dial 211
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Last Updated: 2026 | Sources: Salvation Army of Jefferson County Texas (southernusa.salvationarmy.org/jeffersoncounty), Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas (ccsetx.org), Some Other Place Beaumont, City of Beaumont Homeless Resources (beaumonttexas.gov/319/Homeless-Resources), CASA of Southeast Texas Resource Guide (casasetx.org/resources), Southeast Texas Food Bank (setxfoodbank.org), Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (tdhca.state.tx.us), Texas 211 (tx.211.org)
Program availability, funding levels, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always call ahead to confirm current availability before visiting. Funding is first-come, first-served.