Hotel Vouchers for Homeless in Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth and Dallas share a metro area but run entirely separate homeless services systems — and that distinction matters if you’re trying to find help tonight. Fort Worth is Tarrant County’s seat; Dallas is in Dallas County. The organizations, CoC coordinators, TANF offices, and housing authorities on each side operate independently. If you’re in Fort Worth, the resources below apply. If you’re in Dallas proper, you need the Dallas system.

Approximately 3,000 people experience homelessness on any given night across Tarrant County, with the majority concentrated in and around downtown Fort Worth. The Como, Polytechnic, and Riverside neighborhoods have historically higher concentrations of housing instability. Fort Worth has a notably large veteran population given its proximity to Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth (NAS JRB), which shapes both the demographics of homelessness and the strength of veteran-specific resources here.

This page covers Fort Worth and Tarrant County. For all Texas programs and other cities, see our Texas hotel vouchers for homeless page.

Need a hotel voucher in Fort Worth tonight? Call 211 — available 24 hours in Tarrant County. Presbyterian Night Shelter at 817-632-7630 operates 24 hours. Veterans call 877-424-3838.

Provider Quick-Reference Table

Fort Worth vs. Dallas — Why the Distinction Matters

This is the most important thing to clarify before you make a single call:

Calling Dallas resources when you’re in Fort Worth — or vice versa — wastes time you may not have. Tell 211 your specific city and zip code.

Who Provides Hotel Vouchers in Fort Worth

Presbyterian Night Shelter — 24-Hour Anchor

The largest emergency shelter in Fort Worth, operating 24 hours with separate facilities for men, women, and families.

• Phone: 817-632-7630
• Address: 2400 Cypress St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
• Website: presbyteriannightshelter.org
• Intake: 24 hours, 365 days
• Note: Staff maintain real-time knowledge of motel voucher availability across Tarrant County

Day Resource Center (DRC)

The primary day services hub in Fort Worth — and the coordinated entry access point for Tarrant County.

• Phone: 817-632-7603
• Address: 1513 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76102
• Website: dayresourcecenter.org
• Services: Showers, meals, mail, case management, coordinated entry intake

Salvation Army of Fort Worth

Emergency housing assistance including hotel vouchers for individuals and families.

• Phone: 817-332-4254
• Address: 1855 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76103
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Catholic Charities of Fort Worth

Emergency assistance including housing help for anyone regardless of faith.

• Phone: 817-534-0814
• Website: catholiccharitiesfortworth.org
• Who they serve: Individuals and families; strong programs for working poor and immigrants

OAR (Outreach, Advocacy & Recovery)

Rapid rehousing, housing navigation, and emergency housing assistance.

• Phone: 817-924-7575
• Website: oarfortworth.org
• Note: OAR coordinates some of Fort Worth’s most active motel voucher programs — worth calling directly alongside 211

Tarrant County Health and Human Services / Community Connections (HHSCC)

Administers Texas TANF emergency housing funds for eligible families.

• Phone: 817-569-4200
• Website: tarrantcounty.com/en/health.html

Texas-Specific Programs That Apply in Fort Worth

Texas Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Texas TANF can authorize emergency hotel placements for eligible families with children through Tarrant County Texas Health and Human Services offices.

How to access: Call 211 and ask for Texas HHS Tarrant County offices, or call Tarrant County HHSCC at 817-569-4200. Ask specifically about TANF emergency housing authorization — bring ID, proof of children, and any income documentation.

Note: Texas is a non-Medicaid-expansion state. Adults without dependent children generally do not qualify for Texas Medicaid. If healthcare is a need, Tarrant County has a robust community health center network — call JPS Health Network at 817-921-3431 for sliding-scale care regardless of insurance status.

Texas Homeless Network — ESG Coordination

The Texas Homeless Network coordinates Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds statewide. Tarrant County receives ESG funds administered through the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition — these flow to organizations like Presbyterian Night Shelter and OAR for hotel vouchers and rapid rehousing.

Veterans in Fort Worth — NAS JRB Context

Fort Worth is home to Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth — the only joint reserve base in the country, housing units from all five military branches. This gives Fort Worth a large and diverse veteran population, and the VA resources here reflect that.

VA North Texas Health Care System — Fort Worth CBOC

• Phone: 817-730-0000
• Address: 2201 SE Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76119
• Provides HUD-VASH vouchers, SSVF rapid rehousing, and case management for homeless veterans

Volunteers of America Texas — Veterans Programs

• Phone: 817-924-8700
• Operates veteran-specific emergency housing assistance in Fort Worth

Samaritan House (veteran transitional housing)

• Phone: 817-332-9228
• Transitional housing specifically for veterans in Tarrant County

Veterans call 877-424-3838 first — Fort Worth’s military concentration means the CBOC here maintains active HUD-VASH voucher turnover.

Programs for Specific Populations

Families With Children

Presbyterian Night Shelter operates a dedicated family shelter alongside its main facility. Catholic Charities (817-534-0814) has strong family programs. Tarrant County HHSCC (817-569-4200) is the government pathway to TANF emergency hotel authorization.

ACH Child and Family Services — children and families in housing crisis

• Phone: 817-886-1100
• Website: achservices.org

SafeHaven of Tarrant County (DV survivors)

• Crisis line: 877-701-7233 (24 hours)
• Website: safehaventc.org
• One of the larger DV organizations in North Texas

People With Mental Illness or Substance Use Disorders

MHMR of Tarrant County is the primary behavioral health organization in Fort Worth and runs housing programs integrated with mental health treatment.

• Phone: 817-335-3022
• Website: mhmrtc.org

Lena Pope Home — behavioral health and family stability

• Phone: 817-731-8681

Youth (Ages 18–24)

Union Gospel Mission Fort Worth — runs youth-specific programming alongside adult shelter

• Phone: 817-923-1178
• Website: fortworthunion.org

SafeHaven also serves youth fleeing domestic situations — call the crisis line at 877-701-7233.

Tarrant County Homeless Coalition — Coordinated Entry

The Tarrant County Homeless Coalition coordinates all housing resources across Fort Worth and Tarrant County. The Day Resource Center (DRC) at 817-632-7603 is the primary coordinated entry access point.

Getting into the Tarrant County coordinated entry system — through the DRC or 211 — is what connects you to rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, and housing vouchers beyond emergency shelter. Enter on Day 1 of any motel placement, not at the end when you’re running out of time.

What to Do Once You Have a Placement

Apply for Texas SNAP at yourtexasbenefits.com or call 211. Zero income qualifies you for the maximum food assistance benefits and expedited 7-day processing.

Apply for Texas Medicaid at the same portal — note that Texas has not expanded Medicaid, so eligibility is limited mostly to families with children, pregnant women, and people with disabilities. For healthcare without Medicaid, contact JPS Health Network at 817-921-3431 — a sliding-scale community health system serving Tarrant County.

Enter Tarrant County coordinated entry through the DRC at 817-632-7603 or 211 on Day 1. This is your pathway to rapid rehousing and emergency rental assistance.

Apply for Section 8 through Fort Worth Housing Solutions: 817-333-3702. Waitlists are long — also explore other housing voucher programs running in parallel. Understanding how the Section 8 process works from application through lease-up prevents the common errors that cost people their place in line.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a free hotel voucher for homeless in Fort Worth?

Call 211 first — available 24 hours in Tarrant County. Walk in to Presbyterian Night Shelter at 2400 Cypress St (817-632-7630, 24 hours) — staff there know which organizations have motel voucher funds available today. Also call OAR at 817-924-7575, which coordinates some of Fort Worth’s most active motel voucher programs. The Salvation Army at 817-332-4254 also maintains emergency housing funds. Call before 10 AM.

What is the difference between Fort Worth and Dallas homeless services?

Fort Worth is in Tarrant County and Dallas is in Dallas County — they operate entirely separate CoC systems, government offices, and housing authorities. Calling Dallas resources when you’re in Fort Worth wastes time. Always give your specific city and zip code when calling 211 to ensure you’re routed to the correct Tarrant County system.

What is the Day Resource Center (DRC)?

The Day Resource Center at 817-632-7603 is Fort Worth’s primary day services hub and the coordinated entry access point for the Tarrant County CoC. It provides showers, meals, mail, and case management, and entering coordinated entry here is the step that connects you to rapid rehousing and permanent housing resources. Go here on Day 1 of any shelter or motel placement.

Are there hotel vouchers for homeless families in Fort Worth?

Yes. Presbyterian Night Shelter (817-632-7630) operates a dedicated family shelter. Tarrant County HHSCC at 817-569-4200 administers Texas TANF emergency hotel funds for qualifying families — ask specifically about emergency housing authorization. Catholic Charities at 817-534-0814 also serves families. DV survivors should call SafeHaven at 877-701-7233 (24 hours).

Are there hotel vouchers for homeless veterans in Fort Worth?

Yes — veterans should call 877-424-3838 rather than general 211 lines. The VA North Texas Fort Worth CBOC at 817-730-0000 provides HUD-VASH vouchers and SSVF rapid rehousing. Volunteers of America Texas at 817-924-8700 provides veteran-specific emergency housing. Samaritan House at 817-332-9228 offers veteran transitional housing in Tarrant County.

Texas didn’t expand Medicaid — what are my healthcare options in Fort Worth?

Texas has not expanded Medicaid, so most adults without dependent children do not qualify regardless of income. JPS Health Network at 817-921-3431 is Tarrant County’s public health system and provides sliding-scale care regardless of insurance status — it is the primary healthcare safety net for uninsured homeless adults in Fort Worth. Community health centers also operate on sliding-scale fees — call 211 for the nearest location.

What is OAR and why should I call them?

OAR — Outreach, Advocacy & Recovery — at 817-924-7575 is one of Fort Worth’s most active organizations for rapid rehousing and housing navigation. They maintain some of the more active motel voucher programs in Tarrant County and can sometimes move faster than larger organizations whose funds are more frequently exhausted. Call them directly alongside 211 rather than waiting for a 211 referral to reach them.

How long do hotel vouchers last in Fort Worth?

Most Fort Worth motel placements last 1–7 nights, with possible extensions through Tarrant County coordinated entry for people actively pursuing housing. Presbyterian Night Shelter and OAR may authorize longer placements for families or people actively engaged in housing plans. Enter coordinated entry through the DRC on Day 1 and simultaneously apply for SNAP at yourtexasbenefits.com — stable benefits accelerate every step that follows.