Grants for Seniors in Dallas

Grants and Assistance for Seniors in Dallas, Texas (2026 Guide)

Last updated: December 29, 2025

Key takeaways

• For emergencies, call 911; for mental health crises, call or text 988. For fast referrals to food, housing, and bill help in Dallas County, dial 2-1-1 or use 2‑1‑1 Texas.
• Your three best first stops: Your Texas Benefits (SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare Savings), the Dallas Area Agency on Aging (caregiver support, Medicare counseling, meals), and Housing Solutions for North Texas (DHA) for vouchers and public housing.
• Expect waitlists for housing vouchers and some home repair programs. Apply early, get on multiple lists, and ask about local alternatives.
• Real help exists for rent, home repairs, food, healthcare costs, utilities, transportation to appointments, and property tax relief. Use official sources and keep copies of documents.
• Watch for scams. If anyone asks for a fee to “guarantee” benefits, that’s a red flag. Use government and well‑established nonprofit links in this guide.

If you need emergency help

• Life‑threatening emergency: Call 911.
• Mental health or emotional crisis: Call or text 988 or use the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (https://988lifeline.org/).
• Abuse, neglect, or exploitation (at home or in a facility): Texas Adult Protective Services 24/7 at 1‑800‑252‑5400 or report online at the Texas Abuse Hotline (https://www.txabusehotline.org/) [Texas DFPS APS info: https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Adult_Protective_Services/].
• Fast local referrals to food, housing, utilities: 2‑1‑1 Texas (https://www.211texas.org/).
• Eviction or homelessness concerns: HUD Find Shelter (https://www.hud.gov/findshelter) and the Dallas/Collin Counties Continuum of Care lead, Housing Forward (https://housingforwardntx.org/). Veterans: National Call Center for Homeless Veterans 877‑424‑3838 (https://www.va.gov/homeless/).

How to use this guide

This Dallas‑focused guide is organized by need: money and food, housing and repairs, healthcare, utilities, transportation, legal protections, and special resources. For each topic, you’ll see what help covers, who it’s for, what to watch out for, and where to apply using official links. Keep a folder (paper or digital) with your ID, Social Security number, proof of Dallas address, income, bank statements, rent/mortgage, and medical bills—most applications will ask for these.

Quick‑start directory (apply here first)

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Meals on Wheels Texas, Community Council of Greater Dallas.

Money and food help

SNAP and TSAP (simplified SNAP for older adults)

• What it does: Monthly grocery money on a Lone Star Card. TSAP is a simplified application for households where everyone is 60+ or has a disability and no one is working.
• Who qualifies: Based on income, household size, and immigration status. Medical expenses for people 60+ can increase your benefit.
• Where to apply: SNAP (https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/food/snap-food-benefits) and TSAP (https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/food/snap-food-benefits/texas-simplified-application-project-tsap-snap-food-benefits) via Your Texas Benefits (https://www.YourTexasBenefits.com/).
• Tip: If your budget is tight, apply even if you think you’re “over income.” Deductions often help.

Food boxes and pantries in Dallas County

• North Texas Food Bank’s Senior Program (CSFP): Monthly food box for adults 60+ meeting income limits. Learn more and locate sites (https://ntfb.org/our-programs/senior-program/).
• Find pantries near you: 2‑1‑1 Texas (https://www.211texas.org/).

Home‑delivered meals

• VNA Meals on Wheels (Dallas County): Delivers meals and provides wellness checks for homebound older adults. See eligibility and apply (https://vnatexas.org/programs/meals-on-wheels/).
• State support: Texas Department of Agriculture’s Texans Feeding Texans grants help local meal providers (https://www.texasagriculture.gov/GrantsServices/Grants/HomeDeliveredMealGrant.aspx).
• Reality check: Programs often have waitlists. Ask about frozen meals, check‑in calls, or temporary pantry support while you wait.

Cash help (limited): Grandparents raising grandchildren

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): May help if you’re caring for an eligible child. Apply at Your Texas Benefits (https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/financial/cash).

Property tax savings for homeowners 65+

• Over‑65 Homestead Exemption: Reduces property taxes on your primary home. Texas Comptroller overview (https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/). For Dallas properties, see Dallas Central Appraisal District (https://www.dallascad.org/).
• Property Tax Deferral (65+ or disabled): Delays payment until you move or the home is sold (interest accrues). Details from the Texas Comptroller (https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/elderly-disabled.php).
• Reality check: Deferral is not forgiveness. Interest adds up. Consider counseling from a HUD‑approved housing counselor (https://hudgov-answers.force.com/housingcounseling/s/).

Phone and internet

• Lifeline: Discount for qualifying low‑income households on phone or internet. Check eligibility and apply (https://www.lifelinesupport.org/).
• Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP): Federal funding ended in 2024. Ask your provider about their own senior/low‑income plans and loyalty discounts.

Housing and rent help in Dallas

Section 8 vouchers and public housing

• What it does: Vouchers help pay part of your rent in private apartments; public housing offers subsidized units.
• Who qualifies: Income‑based; seniors and people with disabilities often get priority.
• Where to apply:
  • Housing Solutions for North Texas (DHA): Learn about vouchers and properties (https://www.dhantx.com/).
  • HUD PHA Contacts (for other nearby housing authorities in the Metroplex): (https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/pha/contacts).
• Reality check: Waitlists can be long or closed. Get on multiple lists, including smaller suburban authorities, and check monthly for openings.

Affordable apartments (no voucher needed)

• What it does: Apartments built with Low‑Income Housing Tax Credits offer below‑market rents; some are 55+ or 62+ only.
• Where to search: TDHCA Housing Resource Center (https://hrc-ic.tdhca.state.tx.us/housing_resource_center/).
• Tip: Ask property managers about current income limits, any “senior set‑asides,” and availability.

Homelessness prevention and shelter

• Start with 2‑1‑1 Texas (https://www.211texas.org/) and HUD Find Shelter (https://www.hud.gov/findshelter).
• Dallas/Collin CoC: Housing Forward has coordinated entry and community resources (https://housingforwardntx.org/).
• Veterans: National Call Center for Homeless Veterans 877‑424‑3838 (https://www.va.gov/homeless/).

Dallas housing programs snapshot

Reality check: For all rental programs, reapply if denied and ask about appeal rights. Keep your contact info updated on every waitlist to avoid being dropped.

Home repairs, accessibility, and weatherization (Dallas)

USDA Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants (Section 504)

• What it does: Grants up to $10,000forverylow‑incomehomeownersage62+toremovehealth/safetyhazards;loansupto$40,000 may be available at low interest.
• Key rules: Home must be your primary residence. If you sell the home within three years, you may have to repay the grant.
• Where to apply: USDA Texas Section 504 (https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants/tx).

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

• What it does: No‑cost upgrades (insulation, air sealing, HVAC tune‑ups) to reduce energy bills.
• Who qualifies: Income‑based; seniors and people with disabilities get priority.
• Where to apply: TDHCA WAP (find your local provider) (https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/community-affairs/wap/).

City, nonprofit, and faith‑based options

• City of Dallas Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization: The City runs home repair/rehab programs when funding is available. Visit the City’s housing department to check current offerings and application windows.
• Habitat for Humanity (Dallas area): Some affiliates offer critical repairs and accessibility modifications for seniors. Find your local affiliate via Habitat Texas (https://habitattexas.org/find-your-local-affiliate/).
• Rebuilding Together North Texas: Health and safety repairs, ramps, grab bars, and aging‑in‑place modifications via local affiliates (https://rebuildingtogether.org/apply).
• Tip: Also ask your church, synagogue, or local charities about volunteer repair days for small fixes.

Home repair and weatherization at a glance

Reality check: Local repair funds open and close based on yearly budgets. Get on interest lists, reapply each year, and ask to be notified when applications open.

Healthcare and long‑term care

Free, unbiased Medicare counseling

• Dallas Area Agency on Aging (Community Council): Medicare options, Medigap, Medicare Advantage, Part D, billing appeals, fraud prevention. Contact the Dallas AAA (https://www.ccadvance.org/older-adults/area-agency-on-aging/).
• Texas HICAP/SHIP statewide resources: HHSC Medicare info (https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicare) and Texas Legal Services Center HICAP (https://www.tlsc.org/hicap).

Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities (MEPD) and STAR+PLUS

• What it does: Health coverage for low‑income seniors; may include long‑term services and supports at home or in a nursing facility. STAR+PLUS is managed care; some members can get home‑ and community‑based services (HCBS).
• Where to apply: Your Texas Benefits MEPD (https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/medicaid-chip-programs-services/programs-children-adults-disabilities/medicaid-elderly-people-disabilities).
• Reality check: You must meet both financial and functional criteria for HCBS waivers. Assessments and waitlists are common. If moving from a facility back home, ask about Money Follows the Person (https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/ltss/money-follows-person/index.html).

PACE (Program of All‑Inclusive Care for the Elderly)

• What it does: Combines Medicare and Medicaid to deliver comprehensive care, adult day services, home supports, and transportation for people who meet nursing home level of care but can live safely in the community.
• Where to check availability: Medicare’s PACE finder (https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/program-of-all-inclusive-care-for-the-elderly-pace).
• Reality check: Service areas are limited. If PACE isn’t in your ZIP code, ask your AAA about similar supports through STAR+PLUS HCBS or local adult day programs.

Help with Medicare costs

• Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLMB, QI): May pay your Part A/B premiums and some cost‑sharing. Learn and apply via HHSC (https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicare).
• Extra Help (Part D LIS): Lowers prescription costs. Apply with Social Security (https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/prescriptionhelp/).
• Compare plans yearly: Medicare Plan Finder (https://www.medicare.gov/).

Dental, vision, and hearing

• Donated Dental Services (DDS) – Texas: No‑cost comprehensive dental care by volunteer dentists for eligible seniors with disabilities or medical fragility (https://dentallifeline.org/texas/).
• Community Health Centers (FQHCs): Sliding‑fee primary care, dental, and vision. Find clinics near you (https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/).
• Vision/hearing: For significant vision loss (55+), see the Older Individuals Who Are Blind program via TWC (https://www.twc.texas.gov/services/vocational-rehabilitation-services/older-individuals-who-are-blind-program).

Local safety‑net care

• Parkland Health (Dallas County’s safety‑net system): Offers financial assistance/charity care for eligible Dallas County residents. Visit Parkland Health and search for “Financial Assistance” (https://www.parklandhealth.org/).

Mental health and substance use

• 24/7 help: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (https://988lifeline.org/).
• Local Mental Health Authority (Dallas County): Metrocare Services provides counseling, psychiatry, crisis services, and clinics (https://www.metrocareservices.org/).
• Coverage: Medicare and Medicaid cover many behavioral health services. Ask your plan for in‑network providers and transportation options.

Healthcare cost helpers (quick view)

Transportation

Rides to medical appointments (Medicaid)

• If you have Medicaid: You can get free non‑emergency medical transportation (doctor, dentist, dialysis, hospital non‑emergency, pharmacy). Book ahead.
• Learn more: Texas HHSC Medical Transportation Program (https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/medicaid-chip-members/medical-transportation-program).
• Tip: Book at least two business days ahead; five days for long‑distance visits.

Public transit, reduced fares, and paratransit

• DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit): Reduced fares for seniors and paratransit for riders who qualify under the ADA. Learn more at DART (https://www.dart.org/) and check DART Paratransit details on their site.
• On‑demand options: DART’s neighborhood microtransit (GoLink) serves many areas; see DART for current zones and booking.
• Ask your AAA about volunteer driver programs and mileage reimbursement.

Utilities and water bill help

CEAP (energy assistance)

• What it does: Helps with electric or gas bills, deposits, and disconnection crises for eligible households.
• Where to apply: TDHCA CEAP overview and local providers (https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/community-affairs/ceap/). In Dallas County, Community Council of Greater Dallas is a key CEAP provider; start with 2‑1‑1 or the Community Council site (https://communitycouncil.org/).

Weatherization

• See the Weatherization Assistance Program above; it can lower bills long term (https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/community-affairs/wap/).

Water and electric provider programs

• City of Dallas Water Utilities: Ask about customer assistance, leak adjustments, and payment plans—visit the City’s water utilities site and contact customer service.
• Electric providers (Dallas is deregulated): Ask your company about senior/low‑income aid and payment plans. Many work with local nonprofits:
  • TXU Energy Aid (https://www.txu.com/help-center/help-with-bills/txu-energy-aid)
  • Reliant CARE (https://www.reliant.com/help-center/billing-payments/payment-assistance.jsp)
  • Atmos Energy “Sharing the Warmth” (gas) (https://www.atmosenergy.com/community/sharing-warmth)
• Tip: If you rely on electricity for medical equipment, ask your utility about a “critical care” designation with a doctor’s note.

Utility help options

Reality check: Funds often run low in late summer. If a program is out of funds, ask when to reapply, and set up a payment plan with your provider.

Legal help, consumer protection, and long‑term care rights

• Legal aid: Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (Dallas office) helps with civil legal issues like housing, benefits, and consumer debt (https://internet.lanwt.org/).
• Adult Protective Services (APS): Report abuse/neglect/exploitation at 1‑800‑252‑5400 or online (https://www.txabusehotline.org/) [DFPS info: https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Adult_Protective_Services/].
• Long‑Term Care Ombudsman: Free help for residents of nursing homes and assisted living with complaints, transfers, and rights (https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/long-term-care/long-term-care-ombudsman).
• Consumer protection & scams: Texas Attorney General Consumer Protection (https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection).
• Local support: The Senior Source in Dallas offers benefits counseling, caregiver support, and elder financial safety resources (https://theseniorsource.org/).

Inclusive resources

LGBTQ+ seniors

• Coalition for Aging LGBT (DFW): Housing guidance, social connection, provider training, and events (https://www.cfa.lgbt/).
• Resource Center (Dallas): Health and community services for LGBTQ+ adults; ask about senior programming and support groups (https://myresourcecenter.org/).
• Use your AAA for local services and ask about non‑discrimination policies and LGBTQ+ cultural competence.

Veteran seniors

• Dallas VA North Texas Health Care System: Geriatrics, long‑term care, home‑ and community‑based services (https://www.va.gov/north-texas-health-care/).
• VA Aid & Attendance and Housebound benefits: Increased pension for veterans/spouses who need help with daily activities or are mostly homebound (https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/).
• Texas Veterans Commission: Claims assistance, mental health, and local grants through FVA (https://www.tvc.texas.gov/).
• Dallas County Veterans Services: County‑level help with VA claims and referrals (https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/veterans-services/).

Seniors with disabilities

• Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs): One‑stop help for long‑term services, equipment, and in‑home supports (https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/long-term-care/aging-disability-resource-centers-adrcs).
• Centers for Independent Living (CIL): Skills training, peer support, advocacy, equipment; in Dallas, see REACH (https://www.reachcils.org/).
• Mental health services: Metrocare Services (https://www.metrocareservices.org/).
• Medicaid LTSS options via MEPD/HHSC (see Healthcare section).

Tribal resources (Texas)

• Federally recognized tribes: Alabama‑Coushatta Tribe of Texas (https://www.alabama-coushatta.com/), Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas (https://www.ktttribe.org/), Ysleta del Sur Pueblo (Tigua) (https://www.ysletadelsurpueblo.org/).
• Healthcare: Indian Health Service (IHS) clinics and eligibility info (https://www.ihs.gov/).
• Housing: HUD Office of Native American Programs (Southern Plains) (https://www.hud.gov/codetalk).
• Tip: Tribal elders living in Dallas should still apply for statewide benefits like SNAP, CEAP, and Medicaid through Your Texas Benefits.

Rural seniors

• If you live in the outer edges of the Metroplex or nearby rural counties, Community Action Agencies deliver CEAP, WAP, and related services; find providers on TDHCA CEAP/WAP pages or call 2‑1‑1.
• Rural and demand‑response transit is available in every Texas county; use 2‑1‑1 to find your local provider or check TxDOT public transportation resources (https://www.txdot.gov/).

Resources by region (Dallas County)

Note: If a phone number isn’t listed here, use the website’s “Contact” page or call 2‑1‑1 for direct referrals.

How to apply (and what to gather)

Have these ready:

• Photo ID and Social Security number
• Proof of Dallas address (lease, utility bill)
• Proof of income (Social Security award letter, pension, pay stubs) and recent bank statements
• Medical expenses (for SNAP deductions; Medicare/Medicaid program applications)
• Rent/mortgage statement and utility bills
• VA documents (if applicable)

Apply online:

• Texas benefits (SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare Savings, TSAP): Your Texas Benefits (https://www.YourTexasBenefits.com/)
• Medicare plans and Extra Help: Medicare (https://www.medicare.gov/) and Social Security Extra Help (https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/prescriptionhelp/)
• Housing vouchers/units: DHA (https://www.dhantx.com/), HUD PHA directory (https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/pha/contacts), TDHCA apartment search (https://hrc-ic.tdhca.state.tx.us/housing_resource_center/)
• Repairs/weatherization: USDA Section 504 (https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants/tx) and TDHCA WAP (https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/community-affairs/wap/)
• Legal help: Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (https://internet.lanwt.org/)

Tips:

• Save confirmation numbers and take screenshots.
• Ask for reasonable accommodations if you need help because of a disability (extra time, help with forms).
• If denied, get the reason in writing and ask how to appeal or reapply with missing documents.

Common reality checks (and workarounds)

• Housing vouchers: Waitlists can be years long. Apply to multiple PHAs (including smaller nearby cities) and search LIHTC senior apartments as a backup.
• Home repairs: Funding opens and closes. Join interest lists, reapply each year, and ask churches/charities about stopgap fixes (grab bars, ramps).
• Medicaid HCBS: Functional eligibility is strict. If turned down, ask your AAA about other in‑home supports, caregiver programs, and PACE alternatives.
• Utilities: CEAP funds may be tight in late summer. Ask for medical critical care flags, budget billing, and repayment plans with your provider.
• Paperwork: Small mistakes cause delays. Double‑check signatures, dates, and income totals.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Is there “general cash assistance” for seniors in Dallas?

Texas doesn’t have a statewide general cash program for seniors. However, SNAP, CEAP (utility help), property tax exemptions/deferrals, Medicare Savings Programs, and Extra Help for prescriptions can free up money. If you’re raising grandchildren, TANF may help (https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/financial/cash).

How can I get on a Section 8 waitlist in Dallas?

Check Housing Solutions for North Texas (DHA) for voucher and public housing updates (https://www.dhantx.com/). Many lists open briefly. Also apply through other nearby housing authorities using HUD’s PHA directory (https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/pha/contacts).

Can homeowners get help?

Yes. Homeowners can qualify for CEAP utility help, Weatherization, USDA Section 504 grants/loans (62+), and property tax exemptions/deferrals. See CEAP (https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/community-affairs/ceap/), WAP (https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/community-affairs/wap/), USDA Section 504 (https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants/tx), and the Texas Comptroller (https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/).

I’m just over the income limit. Should I apply anyway?

Yes. Medical expense deductions for SNAP and higher limits for certain programs may change eligibility. Apply and let the agency decide. SNAP/TSAP info (https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/food/snap-food-benefits).

Where can I get unbiased Medicare advice in Dallas?

Contact the Dallas Area Agency on Aging (https://www.ccadvance.org/older-adults/area-agency-on-aging/) or Texas HICAP via Texas Legal Services Center (https://www.tlsc.org/hicap).

How do I report a problem in a nursing home or assisted living?

Contact the Texas Long‑Term Care Ombudsman (https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/long-term-care/long-term-care-ombudsman). For abuse, neglect, or exploitation anywhere, call APS at 1‑800‑252‑5400 or report online (https://www.txabusehotline.org/).

Are there resources just for LGBTQ+ elders or veterans in Dallas?

Yes. Coalition for Aging LGBT (https://www.cfa.lgbt/) and Resource Center Dallas (https://myresourcecenter.org/) serve LGBTQ+ older adults. Veterans can get help from the Dallas VA North Texas Health Care System (https://www.va.gov/north-texas-health-care/), VA Aid & Attendance (https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/), and the Texas Veterans Commission (https://www.tvc.texas.gov/).

Can I get rides to my doctor?

If you have Medicaid, use the Medical Transportation Program (https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/medicaid-chip-members/medical-transportation-program). Otherwise, check DART for reduced fares and paratransit (https://www.dart.org/) and ask your AAA about volunteer driver programs.

Who can help me avoid scams?

See the Texas Attorney General Consumer Protection (https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection) and ask AAA benefits counselors about common scams (especially Medicare plan and “benefits” scams).

Where can I find official statistics?

Texas senior statewide data is available through the U.S. Census Bureau’s ACS tables (https://data.census.gov/). Search “Texas S0103” for age‑by‑state data. For Dallas‑area data, search Dallas County on the same site.

Resources (official and trusted)

• Your Texas Benefits (apply for SNAP, Medicaid, MSP, TSAP): https://www.YourTexasBenefits.com/
• 2‑1‑1 Texas (find local help): https://www.211texas.org/
• Dallas Area Agency on Aging (Community Council): https://www.ccadvance.org/older-adults/area-agency-on-aging/
• Housing Solutions for North Texas (DHA): https://www.dhantx.com/
• HUD PHA Directory (Texas): https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/pha/contacts
• TDHCA Housing Resource Center (affordable apartments): https://hrc-ic.tdhca.state.tx.us/housing_resource_center/
• TDHCA CEAP (utility help): https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/community-affairs/ceap/
• TDHCA WAP (weatherization): https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/community-affairs/wap/
• USDA Section 504 Home Repair (Texas): https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants/tx
• VNA Meals on Wheels (Dallas County): https://vnatexas.org/programs/meals-on-wheels/
• Meals on Wheels Texas: https://mealsonwheelstexas.org/
• North Texas Food Bank Senior Program (CSFP): https://ntfb.org/our-programs/senior-program/
• Texas HHSC Medicare info (MSP and counseling): https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicare
• Medicare (plans and coverage): https://www.medicare.gov/
• Social Security Extra Help (Part D LIS): https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/prescriptionhelp/
• Parkland Health: https://www.parklandhealth.org/
• Metrocare Services (Dallas LMHA): https://www.metrocareservices.org/
• Lifeline (phone/internet discounts): https://www.lifelinesupport.org/
• Texas Comptroller—Property Tax Exemptions: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/
• Dallas Central Appraisal District: https://www.dallascad.org/
• Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas: https://internet.lanwt.org/
• Texas Attorney General Consumer Protection: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection
• Long‑Term Care Ombudsman: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/long-term-care/long-term-care-ombudsman
• Texas APS (DFPS): https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Adult_Protective_Services/
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/
• Coalition for Aging LGBT: https://www.cfa.lgbt/
• Resource Center (Dallas): https://myresourcecenter.org/
• Dallas VA North Texas Health Care System: https://www.va.gov/north-texas-health-care/
• VA Aid & Attendance: https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/
• Texas Veterans Commission: https://www.tvc.texas.gov/
• REACH CIL (Dallas): https://www.reachcils.org/
• Eldercare Locator: https://eldercare.acl.gov/
• U.S. Census ACS data: https://data.census.gov/

Disclaimer

Program details, funding, and eligibility rules change. Always verify information with the official agency or program linked in this guide. This guide is for general information and is not legal, financial, or medical advice.

About this guide

by the GrantsForSeniors.org Editorial Team

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