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

Scan the QR code to see our upcoming events. Or download the event calendar February 2025 (2.2MB).

Community Development Commission Elections

CDC Elections will be held on Monday February 24, 2025 from 10:00am to 7:00pm at the following polling locations: 

-St. John - St. John Community Center - 7500 Blessing Ave. Austin, 78752 

-Colony Park – Turner-Roberts Recreation Center – 7201 Colony Loop Dr., Austin, 78724

-South Austin – South Austin Recreation Center – 1100 Cumberland Rd., Austin, 78704

-East Austin - East Austin Neighborhood Center - 211 Comal Street, Austin, 78702

• St. John (flyer)
• Colony Park (flyer)
• South Austin (flyer)
• East Austin (flyer)

For area boundaries, please see flyer.

To vote, you must provide proof of age and proof that you live within the area boundaries (driver license, ID, utility bill, etc.) on election day. 

For more information about the Community Development Commission, you may contact: Angel Zambrano at 512-972-6750 or Angel.Zambrano@austintexas.gov 

Neighborhood Services Unit has limited funds for Rent and Austin Energy assistance. 

We will no longer be accepting walk-in requests for Rent or Austin Energy assistance at neighborhood centers. All requests must go through the Rent & Utility line. Call 512-972-5780.

 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 (188KB) to see what needs to be submitted.