Get help at Neighborhood Centers

To find out about our free services, please contact the Neighborhood Center closest to you.

Seven neighborhood centers are located in North, East, and South Austin.

Dove Springs Neighborhood Center -- Southeast Austin
Directions: 5811 Palo Blanco Lane, Austin, TX 78744
Phone: 512-972-6699

Rosewood Zaragosa Neighborhood Center -- Central East Austin (temporarily closed for repairs)
Directions: 2800 Webberville Road, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512-972-6740

South Austin Neighborhood Center -- South Austin (temporarily closed for repairs)
Directions: 2508 Durwood Street, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: 512-972-6840

St. John Community Center -- Northeast Austin
Directions: 7500 Blessing Avenue, Austin, TX 78752
Phone: 512-972-5159

East Austin Neighborhood Center -- East Austin
Directions: 211 Comal Street, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512-972-6650

Montopolis Community Center -- Southeast Austin
Directions: 1200 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741
Phone: 512-972-6705

Blackland Neighborhood Center -- Central East Austin (temporarily closed for repairs)
Directions: 2005 Salina Street, Austin, TX 78722
Phone: 512-972-5790

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City Seeking Applicants for the Community Development Commission Elections - Representatives of Low-Income Individuals and Families

Austin Public Health is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the Community Development Commission (CDC). To be eligible, individuals must be 18 years of age or older, live within the geographic area assigned for that seat and have an interest in serving individuals and families living in poverty.

Austin Public Health, as an official Community Action Agency for Austin and Travis County, administers the Community Services Block Grant. The CDC advises the council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with emphasis on federally funded programs.
 
The Board is composed of 15 members: seven members nominated by a council committee or council committees and appointed by council and eight members democratically selected to represent residents from each of the eight geographic areas of Travis County to represent low-income individuals eligible to be served under the Community Services Block Grant in each area.
 
Applications will be accepted for Representative(s) of Low-Income Individuals and families in the following areas:

• North Austin (flyer)
• St. John (flyer)
• Colony Park (flyer)
• Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland (flyer)
• East Austin (flyer)
• Montopolis (flyer)
• South Austin (flyer)
• Dove Springs (flyer)

Those who are interested can apply here. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. For more information about the Community Development Commission, you may contact: Angel Zambrano at 512-972-6750 or Angel.Zambrano@austintexas.gov.

Election Process
 
CDC Elections will be held on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the following polling locations:

• North Austin - Gus Garcia Recreation Center – 1201 E Rundberg Ln., Austin, 78753
• St. John - St. John Community Center - 7500 Blessing Ave. Austin, 78752
• Colony Park – Turner-Roberts Recreation Center – 7201 Colony Loop Dr., Austin, 78724
• Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland – Givens Recreation Center – 3811 East 12th St., Austin, 78721
• East Austin – East Austin Neighborhood Center – 211 Comal St., Austin, 78702
• Montopolis – Montopolis Recreation and Community Center – 1200 Montopolis Dr., Austin, 78741
• South Austin – South Austin Recreation Center – 1100 Cumberland Rd., Austin, 78704
• Dove Springs – Dove Springs Public Health Center – 5811 Palo Blanco Ln., Austin, 78744

Each election site will have paper ballots available with the names of the candidates for each area.

Due to high demand and limited funding available, the rent and utility assistance program is currently closed. For rent and utility assistance, you may call 2-1-1 to find other resources. If you need other assistance such as food, clothing, formula, or diapers please call your local Neighborhood Center. 

Requirements for rent and utility help

• Must be experiencing a financial crisis.
• Must be a resident of Austin/Travis County.
• Must be a renter with your name on lease or contract.
• Rent/utility bill must be PAST DUE in order to receive help.
• Household income must be at or below 200% Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (FPIG). (See table, 18.2KB)
• Must have proof of recent crisis or financial trouble causing you to need help with your bills.
  • Examples may include but are not limit to:
    • Losing a job or having fewer hours
    • Medical bills, sickness
    • A member leaving the household
    • New family or household members
    • Funeral expenses
• Please review the Document Checklist (270KB) to see what needs to be submitted.

All requests must go through the Rent & Utility line. Call 512-972-5780.