Financial Help in Dallas–Fort Worth: Every FSR Guide in One Place (2026–27)

For Dallas renters, the free legal aid provider to know is Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, which offers free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families in the 114 counties it serves across North and West Texas, including help with housing problems. At City Hall, the Office of Housing and Community Empowerment oversees the City of Dallas's social, human and supportive services for seniors, children and other residents.

If you have a notice, start with the North Texas evictions guide, which lists free legal help by county, and contact legal aid the same week. The guides below also cover TXU winter bills, Parkland hospital bills, free tax preparation at Community Tax Centers, Dallas County senior property tax relief, DART reduced fares and holiday help.

Sources: Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas; City of Dallas Office of Community Care. Checked October 19, 2026.

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Housing & Eviction

• North Texas Evictions: 2026 Court Rules and Free Legal Help

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Utilities & Water

• Dallas Winter Bill Help 2026–27: TXU Energy Aid, Atmos Gas Help and Water Bill Programs

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Medical

• Dallas Hospital Bill Help 2026–27: Parkland Financial Assistance, the Self-Pay Charity Discount and How to Apply

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Taxes

• Dallas Free Tax Prep 2027: Community Tax Centers, Dallas College VITA, Collin County Sites and What to Bring

• Dallas County Senior Property Tax Relief 2026–27: The Over-65 Exemption, the School Tax Ceiling, Ceiling Transfers and Tax Deferral

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Transit

• Dallas DART Reduced Fares 2026–27: Half-Price Rides for Seniors, Riders With Disabilities, Students, Veterans and Low-Income Riders

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Food & Churches

• 6 Churches and Faith-Based Programs in Dallas Helping with Rent, Food, and Bills in 2026

• Dallas Christmas Assistance 2026: Free Toys and Holiday Food if Angel Tree Is Closed

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About this page

This directory is maintained by the FSR Editorial Team. When we publish or retire a guide for Dallas–Fort Worth, we update this page. Last updated October 2026.