- Type of help
- Claims assistance
- Location
- Houston
Official DAV Texas claims-assistance office.
6900 Almeda Road, Room 1033, Houston, TX 77030-4200Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Local help and county facts
Harris County, TX Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address
Find veterans benefits contacts serving Harris County, Texas. Compare the listed providers and contact an office directly.
Harris County has the 1st largest veteran population among Texas's 254 counties by ACS estimates. You can seek free claims help from an accredited representative at DAV National Service Office - Houston, VV Ramsey Veterans Services - Harris County Precinct 2, or TVC Southeast Claims District; confirm availability, appointment requirements, and meeting location before traveling. The Texas Veterans Commission also offers statewide claims appointments. For VA care, the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is 11 miles from the county center, measured in a straight line. The largest service-era group is Vietnam era only, at about 39,000, give or take 1,470; Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served. For full Texas benefit terms, check the linked state page.
Offices for Harris County
VV Ramsey Veterans Services - Harris County Precinct 2
Harris County Precinct 2
- Type of help
- Claims assistance
- Location
- Harris County
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the service provider directly to discuss your appointment.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
- Type of help
- Claims assistance
- Location
- Houston
Official TVC claims district office; confirm the correct district and appointment before travel.
6900 Almeda Rd., Houston, TX 77030-4200Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
For statewide phone and remote help, see the Texas directory.
Getting help in Harris County
VV Ramsey Veterans Services - Harris County Precinct 2: Contact the provider to confirm appointment requirements and the meeting location. Confirm the service location, hours and appointment with the provider before traveling.
2025 VCSO Directory (opens in a new tab) · Harris County current official resolution (opens in a new tab)
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Call (833) 387-1649Veterans in Harris County
The ACS estimates about 152,000, give or take 3,580 civilian veterans in Harris County.
By ACS estimates, Harris County has the 1st largest veteran population among Texas's 254 counties.
| Measure | Harris County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 31 percent below the Texas share; above the national share. | 36 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 15 percent below the Texas share; above the national share. | 19 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in Harris County number about 31,500, give or take 1,190; their 21 percent share is above Texas's 20 percent.
Veterans under 35 in Harris County number about 19,000, give or take 1,450; their 13 percent share is above Texas's 11 percent.
Women veterans in Harris County number about 20,000, give or take 1,450; their 13 percent share is above Texas's 12 percent.
Income, work and education in Harris County
| Measure | Harris County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $54,503 ± $2,074 | $58,337 ± $490 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $38,974 ± $387 | $39,496 ± $171 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 8.7% ± 0.7 points | 7.0% ± 0.2 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 29.6% ± 1.1 points | 31.1% ± 0.4 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 74.9% ± 1.7 points | 75.0% ± 0.5 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 6.9% ± 1.2 points | 4.7% ± 0.3 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 95.4% ± 0.5 points | 95.7% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 34.5% ± 1.0 points | 34.4% ± 0.4 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 144,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 163,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA disability compensation in Harris County
VA reports 61,160 veterans in Harris County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 10,271 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 5,544 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 6,399 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 19,597 |
| 100 percent | 19,349 |
FY2019: 48,468 recipients. Change to FY2025: +12,692.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
VA home loans in Harris County
In 2025, lenders reported 3,715 VA-backed home loans out of 62,641 home loans made in Harris County (5.9% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $384,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
When they served
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 39,000, give or take 1,470) and post-9/11 only (about 39,000, give or take 2,190).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA money in Harris County
VA reported about $1.8 billion in compensation and pension spending and about $1.2 billion in medical care spending in Harris County for FY2025.
Nearest VA locations
VA medical center
Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030-4211
New-patient wait for mental health: 37 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 48 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 11 miles in a straight line from the county center.
VA clinic
Kingwood VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
1485 FM 1960 Bypass Road East, Humble Medical Plaza, Suite 340, Humble, TX 77338-3965
New-patient wait for primary care: 98 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 13 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Vet Center
Houston West Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
701 North Post Oak Road, Suite 102, Houston, TX 77024-3839
about 7 miles in a straight line from the county center.
VA regional benefit office
Houston VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
6900 Almeda Road, Houston, TX 77030
about 11 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Harris County is Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center (opens in a new tab) in Temple, TX, about 144 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Harris County is Spring Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Houston, TX, about 11 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Waco RO (station 349) and Houston RO (station 362); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes
Nearest open VA national cemetery
Houston National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
10410 Veterans Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77038
281-447-8686
About 6.5 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery
Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen (opens in a new tab)
11463 S Hwy 195 Killeen, TX 76542
254-616-1770
About 162.3 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
State Veterans Homes in Harris County
- Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veteran Home, Houston
VA-recognized State Veterans Homes listed in VA's FY2025 per diem list, September 2024. VA State Home list (opens in a new tab).
Cleanup and former military sites in Harris County
EPA Superfund National Priorities List
- Brio Refining, Inc. (opens in a new tab)
Status: deleted. Federal facility: no. - Crystal Chemical Co. (opens in a new tab)
Status: final. Federal facility: no. - Dixie Oil Processors, Inc. (opens in a new tab)
Status: deleted. Federal facility: no. - French, Ltd. (opens in a new tab)
Status: final. Federal facility: no. - Geneva Industries/Fuhrmann Energy (opens in a new tab)
Status: final. Federal facility: no.
More EPA sites (11)
- Harris (Farley Street) (opens in a new tab)
Status: deleted. Federal facility: no. - Highlands Acid Pit (opens in a new tab)
Status: final. Federal facility: no. - Jones Road Ground Water Plume (opens in a new tab)
Status: final. Federal facility: no. - Many Diversified Interests, Inc. (opens in a new tab)
Status: final. Federal facility: no. - North Cavalcade Street (opens in a new tab)
Status: final. Federal facility: no. - Patrick Bayou (opens in a new tab)
Status: final. Federal facility: no. - San Jacinto River Waste Pits (opens in a new tab)
Status: final. Federal facility: no. - Sikes Disposal Pits (opens in a new tab)
Status: final. Federal facility: no. - Sol Lynn/Industrial Transformers (opens in a new tab)
Status: final. Federal facility: no. - South Cavalcade Street (opens in a new tab)
Status: final. Federal facility: no. - US Oil Recovery (opens in a new tab)
Status: final. Federal facility: no.
Formerly Used Defense Sites
- BAYTOWN ORDNANCE WORKS (opens in a new tab)
- CAMP LOGAN (opens in a new tab)
- DICKSON GUN PLANT (opens in a new tab)
- ELLINGTON FIELD, TX (HOUSTON) (opens in a new tab)
- ELLINGTON FIELD-CITY OF PASADENA (opens in a new tab)
More former defense sites (10)
- ELLINGTON FIELD-NASA (opens in a new tab)
- ELLINGTON FIELD-US COAST GUARD (opens in a new tab)
- HF/DF SITE (opens in a new tab)
- HOUSTON AIR RESERVE CENTER (opens in a new tab)
- HOUSTON NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY (opens in a new tab)
- HOUSTON NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY (opens in a new tab)
- HOUSTON RADAR BOMB SCORING SITE (opens in a new tab)
- HUGHES TOOL CO PL 143 (opens in a new tab)
- PRESTON AUX. FIELD NO.2 (opens in a new tab)
- SAN JACINTO ORD DEPOT (opens in a new tab)
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
Veterans experiencing homelessness
On one night in January 2024, Houston, Pasadena, Conroe/Harris, Ft. Bend, Montgomery, Counties CoC counted 213 veterans experiencing homelessness (163 sheltered, 50 unsheltered).
TX-700 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 375 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 713-791-1414. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Harris County
- Baker Ripley: (832) 799-2714
- The Salvation Army: (713) 223-8889
- United States Veterans Initiative: (346) 262-3755; (832) 557-7492
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
Veterans treatment courts in Harris County
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 2 veterans treatment courts in Harris County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Cities and towns in Harris County
- Houston (city): about 2,328,253 residents
- Pasadena (city): about 149,433 residents
- Atascocita (unincorporated community): about 99,354 residents
- Baytown (city): about 85,205 residents
- Spring (unincorporated community): about 68,580 residents
More places (31)
- Channelview (unincorporated community): about 43,605 residents
- La Porte (city): about 36,730 residents
- Deer Park (city): about 33,967 residents
- Cloverleaf (unincorporated community): about 24,063 residents
- Bellaire (city): about 17,206 residents
- Aldine (unincorporated community): about 17,167 residents
- Humble (city): about 16,521 residents
- South Houston (city): about 16,033 residents
- West University Place (city): about 14,982 residents
- Seabrook (city): about 13,768 residents
- Tomball (city): about 13,655 residents
- Webster (city): about 12,366 residents
- Galena Park (city): about 10,487 residents
- Jacinto City (city): about 9,432 residents
- Jersey Village (city): about 7,817 residents
- Highlands (unincorporated community): about 6,335 residents
- Nassau Bay (city): about 5,230 residents
- Crosby (unincorporated community): about 4,617 residents
- Hunters Creek Village (city): about 4,390 residents
- Spring Valley Village (city): about 4,290 residents
- Bunker Hill Village (city): about 3,829 residents
- Taylor Lake Village (city): about 3,721 residents
- Barrett (unincorporated community): about 3,273 residents
- Piney Point Village (city): about 3,097 residents
- El Lago (city): about 2,997 residents
- Hedwig Village (city): about 2,291 residents
- Sheldon (unincorporated community): about 2,208 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
- Southside Place (city): about 1,706 residents
- Shoreacres (city): about 1,580 residents
- Hilshire Village (city): about 1,220 residents
- Morgan's Point (city): about 233 residents
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
Free tools and help
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Texas benefits
Qualifying Texas veterans rated 100 percent or paid at that rate through individual unemployability receive a full residence homestead property tax exemption.
Texas offers eligible spouses and dependents of veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total up to 150 credit hours of tuition exemption.
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