Houston Volunteer Lawyers — Housing Legal Aid

About This Program

Houston Volunteer Lawyers (HVL), the pro bono arm of the Houston Bar Association, connects low-income Harris County residents with volunteer attorneys for free civil legal help, including housing matters such as foreclosure defense, deed and title issues, landlord-tenant disputes, and estate planning. HVL is the largest pro bono legal services provider in Harris County.

Not a direct home repair grant; legal help can protect homeownership and resolve title issues blocking repair program eligibility.

Key Details

• Must be low-income Harris County resident
• Provides free civil legal help — no criminal cases
• Covers foreclosure, deed/title, landlord-tenant, wills, and veterans' issues
• Call 713-228-0735 for intake; 713-228-0732 direct intake line
• Staffed by thousands of volunteer private attorneys

How to Apply

Deadline: Contact program