Affordable Transitional Housing in Houston: Your Guide to Independent Living

Personal Care Homes in Houston

If you’re searching for transitional housing in Houston, you can connect to resources designed for individuals with low incomes, such as those receiving SSI checks from $800 to $1500.

Many times, assisted living facilities cost anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000 monthly, which is simply too pricey for most budgets. That’s why I created this resource — to help you find affordable transitional housing in Houston, as well as independent living in Houston and personal care homes in Houston.

My name is Nick Bryant, creator of the Houston Case Managers Academy, where I show people like you how to find low-cost housing in the city.

Keep reading to learn how you can secure transitional housing that fits your needs and your budget!

What Is Transitional Living (in Houston)?

Transitional living is a type of housing meant to bridge the gap between homelessness, crisis situations, or unstable housing and permanent, independent living.

These programs offer affordable housing in a safe environment while providing supportive services that help you become more self-sufficient. While many transitional living spaces cater to those who are rebuilding their lives, you might also find some independent living options on this list.

Who Should Use Transitional Living Spaces?

Transitional living spaces are ideal for a variety of individuals who need a supportive, affordable place to stay while they work on their personal goals:

  • Those on low-income SSI checks: If you’re receiving an SSI payment of $800 to $1500, transitional living can be a realistic housing option within your budget.

  • Individuals with disabilities: If you have a disability but can manage most daily activities independently, these facilities provide a safe and supportive environment.

  • People recently incarcerated: Reentering society after incarceration is challenging, and transitional housing can be a stepping stone to permanent housing.

  • Those just arriving in Houston: If you’re new to the city and need a temporary but affordable place to live, transitional housing can help you get started.

These facilities can serve as a stable launching pad while you build a more permanent foundation for yourself.

Where Can You Find Transitional Housing in Houston

This section is where you’ll find transitional housing in Houston. I’ve compiled a table and map that you can use to search for available transitional and independent living spaces throughout the city. Each entry includes contact information, addresses, and websites to make your search easier.

Use the map below to find transitional housing near you in Houston. 

You can use this search tool to enter your zip code to find transitional living in your Houston neighborhood. 

Name AddressPHONE NUMBEREMAILTYPE OF SERVICEDESCRIPTION OF SERVICESWEBSITES
35 WICKERWOOD INC35 N. Wickerwood Houston, TX 77080713-774-6330Transitional LivingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
3601 BOLIN APTS.3601 Bolin Rd Houston, TX 77092713-628-0877Transitional LivingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
9 BUCAN9 Bucan Street Houston, TX 77076713-628-0877Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
AC INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY12803 Lima Street Houston, TX 77099281-919-8606Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
AC INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY11421 Beechnut Houston, TX 77072281-919-8606Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
AC INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY12744 Shannon Hills Houston, TX 77099281-919-8606Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
AC INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY12746 Shannon Hills Dr. Houston TX, 77099281-919-8606Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
AC INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY11445 Beechnut Houston, TX 77099281-919-8606Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
AC INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY11407 Beechnut Houston, TX 77099281-919-8606Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
AC INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY7511 Universal Drive Houston, TX 77099281-919-8606Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
AC INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY12208 Whitecap Lane Houston, TX 77099281-919-8606Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
AC INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY12206 Whitecap Lane Houston, TX 77099281-919-8606Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
AIRLINE HOUSE1607 Airline Drive Houston, TX 77099713-861-3070Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
ANEW VISION6205-C Saxon Dr. Houston, TX 77092713-932-0436Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
Angela's House6725 Reed Rd, Houston, TX 77087(281) 445-9696Housing (Women)This facility is appropriate for female clients releasing and needing to stabilize after returning from prison. Program stresses the whole person before it sends a person out to the workforce. Contact to find out about application.http://angelahouse.org/
ASSET BUILDING NETWORK - HOUSE OF HOPE12211 Fondren Rd #1009 Houston TX, 77035713-721-3925Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
BOWE'S HOUSE5650 Belmark Houston, TX 77033469-369-4461Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
BOWE'S HOUSE4845 Rue Street Houston, TX 77033469-369-4461Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
BOWE'S HOUSE4906 Airport Houston TX, 77048832-677-0466Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
BOWE'S HOUSE4717 Meadow Park Drive Houston, TX 77048832-677-0466Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
CHOICE LIVING FACILITY12705 Dairybrook Houston, TX 77099713-505-3561Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
CHOICE LIVING FACILITY12711 Bexley Houston, TX 77099713-382-6281Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
CHOICE LIVING FACILITY12806 Dairybrook Houston TX, 77099713-382-6281Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
Christian New Creations Inc11606 Ashworth St.Houston, TX 77016281-442-7200cnc@cnc-inc.orgTransitional Housing (Men)Isaiah and Providence Houses provide a safe, structured, drug and alcohol free environment, allowing our residents every opportunity to turn their lives around and become respected productive citizens. Approved alternate housing by the TDCJhttps://www.cnc-inc.org/
DAVISON HOUSE12110 Murr Way Houston, TX 77048832-651-6035Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
DEADRICKS HOUSE4611 Herschell Street Houston, TX 77028832-525-6355Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
DEADRICKS HOUSE7278 Wiley Road Houston, TX 77016832-525-6355Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
DEADRICKS HOUSE4613 Herschell Street Houston, TX 77028832-525-6355Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
ELYSIAN HOUSE ANNEX 1908 King Street Houston, TX 77022832-896-4118Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
ELYSIAN HOUSE ANNEX 22021 Eastex Freeway Houston, TX 77026832-896-4118Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
ELYSIAN HOUSE HOUSTON1723 Elysian Street Houston, TX 77026832-896-4118Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
FRESH START RENTALS, LLC8714 Twisting Vine Lane Houston, TX 77040832-212-4494Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
FRONT RUNNER PROPERTIES6517-A Shotwell St. Houston, TX 77028713-398-3823Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
G & C Living Independent Living4341 Reed Rd.
Houston, TX - 77051
(346) 240-1535Johnnypolo80@gmail.comHousing (Men 18-70)offers 20 beds in dormitory style home. This level of care servers men ages 18 to 70. Services are focused on social skills development, character development and life skills Residents are required to sign a month to month lease. Monthly rent of $500 with no deposithttp://www.grouphomesonline.com/det/g-and-c-independent-living
GUIDING OUR OWN DESTINY6829 Madrid St. Houston, TX 77021346-704-9299Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
HARMONY HOUSE602 Girard Houston TX, 77007713-221-6216Transitional Housing (MEN)Helps those discharged from hospital. Has TB unit at Harmony House. http://harmonyhouse.org/
HAZLE SPRINGS APARTMENTS3214 Tidwell Rd Houston, TX 77093281-919-8606Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
LAST CHANCE RECOVERY CENTER5130 Milwee Street Houston, TX 77092713-529-1581Transitional Housing (Men who face substance abuse)The objective is to provide a cleanand sober environment for the rehabilitation of adult males. Men who suffer the debilitating effects of substances.Approved alternate housing by the TDCJhttp://www.lastchancerc.org/index.html
LIBERTY LIVING CARE HOME7812 Gladstone Houston, TX 77051713-367-4428Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
ON TRACK MINISTRY3401 Liberty Road Houston, TX 77026713-223-5567Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
RECOVERY HOUSE2212 Lou Ellen Lane Houston, TX 77018713-812-1211Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
ST. JOHN de MARTHA/ROSARY HOUSE3308 La Branch Houston, TX 77004713-520-0441Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
UPLIFT HOUSE6636 Belfort Houston, TX 77087832-868-7219Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
Wellsprings VillageP.O. Box 311017 Houston, TX 77231 (Mailing address)(713) 529-6559Transitional Living (Women 25-50)The program provides an individualized action plan that includes goal setting, time and financial management/accountability, individual and group counseling sessions, and agency sponsored workshopshttp://wellspringsvillage.org/
WHOLE HEART1102 Marne Lane Houston, TX 77090713-419-1214Transitional HousingApproved alternate housing by the TDCJ
ALMOST HOME1318 Bayou St. Houston, TX 77020832-483-1607Transitional Housing
BRIDGE 1, A5718 Drakestone Blvd Houston, TX 77053281-844-4069Transitional Housing
C.H.A.R.M. School8651 Greiner Houston, TX 77080713-269-3381Transitional Housing
C.H.A.R.M. School8655 Greiner Houston, TX 77080713-269-3381Transitional Housing
C.H.A.R.M. School1502 Caywood Houston, TX 77055713-269-3381Transitional Housing
C.H.A.R.M. School1941 Ridgecrest Dr. Houston, TX 77055713-269-3381Transitional Housing
C.H.A.R.M. School8502 Western Drive Houston TX, 77055713-269-3381Transitional Housing
CARING HEARTS CARE HOME7633 Touchstone Houston, TX 77028281-883-6358Transitional Housing
CARING HEARTS CARE HOME7446 Weyburn Unit A & B Houston, TX 77028281-883-6358Transitional Housing
CROWDER'S INDEPENDENT LIVING8018 Jutland Rd. Houston, TX 77033281-701-0042Transitional Housing
CROWDERS INDEPENDENT LIVING #27120 Goforth Houston, TX 77021832-280-8852Transitional Housing
HOUSTON CALEB HOUSE7007 South Gessner Houston, TX 77036713-981-6461 / 713-419-1214Transitional Housing
HOUSTON CALEB HOUSE (PEP)7005 S. Gessner Rd Houston, TX 77036713-981-6461 / 713-419-1214Transitional Housing
LIGHT HOUSE, THE1201 Caplin / 1203 Caplin #1 Houston, TX 77022281-758-1129Transitional Housing
LIGHT HOUSE, THE1203 Caplin #1 Houston, TX 77022281-758-1129Transitional Housing
MAGNIFICAT HOUSE - ANAWIM HOUSE5420 Sherman Street Houston, TX 77011713-520-0461Transitional Housing
MAGNIFICAT HOUSE - AVE MARIA HOUSE1217 Paschall Houston, TX 77009713-520-0461Transitional Housing
MAGNIFICAT HOUSE - DUSCHENSE HOUSE5708 Sherman Street Houston, TX 77011713-520-0461Transitional Housing
MAGNIFICAT HOUSE - EMMANUEL HOUSE1211 Stuart Street Houston, TX 77004713-520-0461Transitional Housing
MAGNIFICAT HOUSE - MARANATHA HOUSE3317 San Jacinto Street Houston, TX 77004713-520-0461Transitional Housing
MAGNIFICAT HOUSE - SUSANNA HOUSE1304 Elgin Houston, TX 77004713-520-0461Transitional Housing
MISTER BLUE RESCUE8618 Lavender Street Houston, TX 77016281-935-9005Transitional Housing
MOTIVATING HELPING HANDS3917 Noble St Houston, TX 77020832-921-0984Transitional Housing
NEW BEGINNINGS #19406 Richland Dr. Houston, TX 77079281-442-7200Transitional Housing
NEW BEGINNINGS #311520 Burdine Street Houston, TX 77035936-661-6285Transitional Housing
OPEN DOOR, THE4821 Briscoe Houston, TX 77033713-385-8065Transitional Housing
OPEN DOOR, THE4950 Burma Road Houston, TX 77033713-385-8065Transitional Housing
OPEN DOOR, THE4838 Winfree Houston, TX 77033713-385-8065Transitional Housing
OPEN DOOR, THE5209 Burma Road Houston, TX 77033832-214-6966Transitional Housing
OPEN DOOR, THE4319 Friar Point Rd. Houston, TX 77047281-241-6966Transitional Housing
OPEN DOOR, THE6550 Hogue St. Houston, TX 77087271-241-6966Transitional Housing
RIVERS OF LIVING WATERS7447 Hezekiah Lane Houston, TX 77088281-999-0654Transitional Housing
ST ANNA'S TENDER CARE11615 Canemont St. Houston, TX 77035832-983-4882Transitional Housing
STEWARTS HOUSE OF HOPE5022 Mallow Street Houston, TX 77033832-270-2792Transitional Housing
ULTIMATE CHANGES4215 Dawson Houston, TX 77051713-775-8497Transitional Housing
ULTIMATE CHANGES10417 Rosehaven Dr. Houston, TX 77056713-775-8497Transitional Housing
UNIQUE INDEPENDENT LIVING6303 Southwood Court South Houston, TX 77035713-296-9627Transitional Housing
VINCENT APARTMENTS TRANSITIONAL LIVING2417 Pannell Houston, TX 77026832-343-9842Transitional Housing
VINCENT APARTMENTS TRANSITIONAL LIVING2419 Pannell Houston, TX 77026832-343-9842Transitional Housing
VINCENT MOTEL EXTENDED STAY1022 Randolph Street Houston, TX 77088832-343-9842
CATHOLIC NEW CREATIONS INC / PROVIDENCE HOUSE8515 Shady Drive / PO Box 11134, Houston, TX 77016281-442-7200
CATHOLIC NEW CREATIONS INC / PROVIDENCE HOUSE8517 Shady Drive / PO Box 11134, Houston, TX 77016281-442-7200
CHAMPIONS CREEK PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES3938 Tristan, Houston, TX 77021713-429-2161
ISAIAH HOUSE11606 Ashworth St. / PO Box 11134, Houston, TX 77016281-442-7200
Naomii House10555 Envoy 77016281.330.9985
POSITIVE CHANGES5430 Jezebel - Unit B, Houston, TX 77033713-264-6757
POSITIVE CHANGES5430 Jezebel - Unit A, Houston, TX 77033713-264-6757
TOTAL INTERVENTION4102 Baynard Dr., Houston, TX 77072281-568-0776
TRUE SAFE HAVEN5939 Beal Street, Houston, TX 77091713-259-0744
TURNING POINT CENTER1701 Jacquelyn Dr., Houston, TX 77055713-957-0099This is an apartment complex for ppl 45 an older. The requirements are having a valid Texas ID or HOT ID, knowing the social security number. They are located in Spring Branch off Wirt RD. Call them at 713.957.0099. The intake is Monday through Thursday form 10 am to 3 pm. https://turningpointcenter.org/ They seem to specialize in older adults w mental health issues. https://turningpointcenter.org/
Twyla's Place713.725.5486Located in SW Houston
Melody's Place5138 Jefferson st, Houston Tx 77023713.884.9908Melodysplacellc@gmail.comMelody’s rent is $850 and this includes a room and food. Melody works directly w APS so she deals with emergency placement situationshttps://melodysplacellc.com/
Naleax Homes2611 forest ridge drive, Missouri city, 77459.8.326185428E9Caelan Williams with Naleax Homes in Missouri City, TX.

The address is 2611 forest ridge drive, Missouri city, 77459.


We offer affordable housing for individuals who receive SSI. Our monthly rate is $850, which includes 3 meals a day, snacks, access to day hab programs, and we do our best to work with each person’s budget — we never want to turn away someone who truly needs help.

We also have a physician who visits residents regularly and a pharmacy that delivers medications directly to the home.

Please contact me anytime at
8326185428

Conclusion

If you’re searching for transitional housing in Houston, you can start by exploring the resources, addresses, and phone numbers listed in this guide. As the founder of the Houston Case Managers Academy, I’m dedicated to helping you find affordable independent living in Houston or personal care homes in Houston that fit your unique circumstances.

Remember, transitional housing in Houston doesn’t have to cost thousands of dollars a month. With SSI-level budgets of $800 to $1500, there are real, affordable options available. Take the next step today by reviewing these resources, calling to ask questions, and visiting facilities to see how they meet your needs.

1 thought on “Affordable Transitional Housing in Houston: Your Guide to Independent Living

  1. Peter M Evans Reply

    You must visit and ask hard questions. So many are disgusting. The Nigerians have worked out how to maximise a 3 bed home so it has 3 people to a room and each being charged $2,000 Its a rip off. Do not leave your loved ones here. Take them home and get them better.

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