Housing

City Care Night Shelter (City of Norman emergency shelter)

• City-contracted, low-barrier emergency overnight shelter in Norman (West Gray St / James Garner Ave area).
• City Care describes this shelter as “for adult neighbors.”
• City Care’s page says: “Reserve a bed: call” (405) 366-5209.
• The City says daily check-in is 5 p.m.
• City Care’s Norman page lists the shelter at 109 W. Gray St. and lists these services: housing navigation, benefits enrollment, mailing address, storage, case management, clothing and hygiene items, ID recovery, laundry and food. It does not say who can use each service; ask City Care.

A listed shelter does not mean a bed is open. Call before you go. The shelter can close or move on short notice — check the City page.

109 W Gray St, Norman, OK 73069

Source: City of Norman · checked 2026-10-02 · Check-in time, location, operating status can change — confirm at the source

Food and Shelter, Inc.

• Two hot meals daily, open to anyone.
• Day shelter and outreach with restrooms, showers and laundry.
• Cottage-based short-term, long-term and supportive shelter housing for individuals and families.
• For emergency family placement, current official material describes motel stays when funding allows; it does not describe the cottages as family emergency beds.
• A separate 32-unit long-term shelter program serves single people and families with minor children who qualify.
• Re-housing help, based on funding availability.
• HUD-funded permanent supportive housing, by Continuum of Care referral.
• Homelessness prevention help with rent or utilities, as funding allows.
• Tuscany Court (2304 Glen Oaks Dr): 16 two-bedroom supportive, affordable units; contact Food and Shelter for current information.

Programs that depend on funding or referral may not be open when you call. Call by phone; the source asks people not to email requests for help.

201 Reed Ave, Norman, OK 73071

Source: Food and Shelter, Inc. · checked 2026-10-02 · Meal and day-shelter hours, funding, openings can change — confirm at the source

Women's Resource Center

• Free, confidential support for people of all genders experiencing domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking in Cleveland County.
• Confidential emergency shelter for survivors and their children fleeing domestic violence — call the 24/7 line.

For survivors only. The shelter location is confidential. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Source: Women's Resource Center · checked 2026-10-02

Food and Shelter, Inc.

• Two hot meals daily, open to anyone.
• Day shelter and outreach with restrooms, showers and laundry.
• Cottage-based short-term, long-term and supportive shelter housing for individuals and families.
• For emergency family placement, current official material describes motel stays when funding allows; it does not describe the cottages as family emergency beds.
• A separate 32-unit long-term shelter program serves single people and families with minor children who qualify.
• Re-housing help, based on funding availability.
• HUD-funded permanent supportive housing, by Continuum of Care referral.
• Homelessness prevention help with rent or utilities, as funding allows.
• Tuscany Court (2304 Glen Oaks Dr): 16 two-bedroom supportive, affordable units; contact Food and Shelter for current information.

Programs that depend on funding or referral may not be open when you call. Call by phone; the source asks people not to email requests for help.

201 Reed Ave, Norman, OK 73071

Source: Food and Shelter, Inc. · checked 2026-10-02 · Meal and day-shelter hours, funding, openings can change — confirm at the source

The Mission (Mission Norman)

• Transitional housing for unhoused families with children; the source says residents may stay up to 12 months.
• Food pantry open to anyone.

Openings are not stated. Call to ask.

2525 E Lindsey St, Norman, OK 73071

Source: The Mission · checked 2026-10-02 · Office hours, openings can change — confirm at the source

Women's Resource Center

• Free, confidential support for people of all genders experiencing domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking in Cleveland County.
• Confidential emergency shelter for survivors and their children fleeing domestic violence — call the 24/7 line.

For survivors only. The shelter location is confidential. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Source: Women's Resource Center · checked 2026-10-02

Norman Housing Authority

• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing and Low Rent programs.
• The NHA posted that Section 8 applications resumed effective Nov. 17, 2025; current instructions are on its site.
• Serves Norman city limits. Has a Housing Navigator.

Applying is not the same as qualifying. Waiting-list status and how to apply change — read the official site.

700 N Berry Rd, Norman, OK 73069

Source: Norman Housing Authority · checked 2026-10-02 · Application status, hours, requirements can change — confirm at the source

Food and Shelter, Inc.

• Two hot meals daily, open to anyone.
• Day shelter and outreach with restrooms, showers and laundry.
• Cottage-based short-term, long-term and supportive shelter housing for individuals and families.
• For emergency family placement, current official material describes motel stays when funding allows; it does not describe the cottages as family emergency beds.
• A separate 32-unit long-term shelter program serves single people and families with minor children who qualify.
• Re-housing help, based on funding availability.
• HUD-funded permanent supportive housing, by Continuum of Care referral.
• Homelessness prevention help with rent or utilities, as funding allows.
• Tuscany Court (2304 Glen Oaks Dr): 16 two-bedroom supportive, affordable units; contact Food and Shelter for current information.

Programs that depend on funding or referral may not be open when you call. Call by phone; the source asks people not to email requests for help.

201 Reed Ave, Norman, OK 73071

Source: Food and Shelter, Inc. · checked 2026-10-02 · Meal and day-shelter hours, funding, openings can change — confirm at the source

Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency — Cleveland County office

• Community action agency. COCAA says its Cleveland County office provides direct help, or referrals, for families to meet clothing, utility and housing costs.

COCAA sets its own rules for who it can help; they are listed on its page. The office is in Moore. COCAA says to call for an appointment.

224 South Chestnut Avenue, Moore, OK 73160

Source: Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency · checked 2026-10-02 · Funding and program rules can change — confirm at the source

Food and Shelter, Inc.

• Two hot meals daily, open to anyone.
• Day shelter and outreach with restrooms, showers and laundry.
• Cottage-based short-term, long-term and supportive shelter housing for individuals and families.
• For emergency family placement, current official material describes motel stays when funding allows; it does not describe the cottages as family emergency beds.
• A separate 32-unit long-term shelter program serves single people and families with minor children who qualify.
• Re-housing help, based on funding availability.
• HUD-funded permanent supportive housing, by Continuum of Care referral.
• Homelessness prevention help with rent or utilities, as funding allows.
• Tuscany Court (2304 Glen Oaks Dr): 16 two-bedroom supportive, affordable units; contact Food and Shelter for current information.

Programs that depend on funding or referral may not be open when you call. Call by phone; the source asks people not to email requests for help.

201 Reed Ave, Norman, OK 73071

Source: Food and Shelter, Inc. · checked 2026-10-02 · Meal and day-shelter hours, funding, openings can change — confirm at the source

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma — Norman Office

• Civil legal help for people who qualify, including housing and tenant matters.
• The Norman office serves Cleveland, Hughes, McClain, Pottawatomie and Seminole counties.

Qualification is decided by Legal Aid, not by this directory.

2227 West Lindsey Street, Suite 1550, Norman, OK 73069

Source: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma · checked 2026-10-02

OKLaw.org — landlord and tenant information (Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma)

• Free legal information website from Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma with a section on landlord and tenant problems.
• OKLaw.org says people can call Legal Aid or start an intake online.

Legal information, not legal advice. Legal Aid decides which cases it can take.

Source: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma · checked 2026-10-02 · Intake hours can change — confirm at the source

Find a HUD-approved housing counselor (CFPB tool)

• Counseling locator: the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau tool finds HUD-approved housing counseling agencies by location.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau · checked 2026-10-02

City of Norman — Code Compliance (property health and safety complaints)

• City office that inspects and enforces property health and safety codes, including the International Property Maintenance Code.
• The City says complaints can be filed online or through the Action Center, and to call Code Compliance and ask for the area inspector for updates.

Code Compliance enforces City codes. It does not give legal advice about a lease.

201 W Gray St, Norman, OK 73069

Source: City of Norman · checked 2026-10-02

City of Norman — housing rehabilitation programs

• City program page for housing repair programs funded through federal community development (CDBG) grants, including an Emergency Repair Grant for urgent health, safety or sanitation problems.
• The City says the emergency repair program is for owner-occupied homes, and describes a separate accessibility modification program.

The City decides who can use these programs. Check the City page for current rules and how to apply.

Source: City of Norman · checked 2026-10-02 · Program rules and funding can change — confirm at the source

OKLaw.org — landlord and tenant information (Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma)

• Free legal information website from Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma with a section on landlord and tenant problems.
• OKLaw.org says people can call Legal Aid or start an intake online.

Legal information, not legal advice. Legal Aid decides which cases it can take.

Source: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma · checked 2026-10-02 · Intake hours can change — confirm at the source

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma — Norman Office

• Civil legal help for people who qualify, including housing and tenant matters.
• The Norman office serves Cleveland, Hughes, McClain, Pottawatomie and Seminole counties.

Qualification is decided by Legal Aid, not by this directory.

2227 West Lindsey Street, Suite 1550, Norman, OK 73069

Source: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma · checked 2026-10-02

Bridges (housing for high school students)

• Bridges describes twenty one-bedroom apartments for high school students in Norman and Moore Public Schools who are at risk of, or already, living on their own because of a family crisis.
• Bridges says students apply online and a staff member contacts them about an interview.

Bridges decides who it can serve. Apply or ask through its own site.

Source: Bridges · checked 2026-10-02

Food and Shelter, Inc.

• Two hot meals daily, open to anyone.
• Day shelter and outreach with restrooms, showers and laundry.
• Cottage-based short-term, long-term and supportive shelter housing for individuals and families.
• For emergency family placement, current official material describes motel stays when funding allows; it does not describe the cottages as family emergency beds.
• A separate 32-unit long-term shelter program serves single people and families with minor children who qualify.
• Re-housing help, based on funding availability.
• HUD-funded permanent supportive housing, by Continuum of Care referral.
• Homelessness prevention help with rent or utilities, as funding allows.
• Tuscany Court (2304 Glen Oaks Dr): 16 two-bedroom supportive, affordable units; contact Food and Shelter for current information.

Programs that depend on funding or referral may not be open when you call. Call by phone; the source asks people not to email requests for help.

201 Reed Ave, Norman, OK 73071

Source: Food and Shelter, Inc. · checked 2026-10-02 · Meal and day-shelter hours, funding, openings can change — confirm at the source

The Mission (Mission Norman)

• Transitional housing for unhoused families with children; the source says residents may stay up to 12 months.
• Food pantry open to anyone.

Openings are not stated. Call to ask.

2525 E Lindsey St, Norman, OK 73071

Source: The Mission · checked 2026-10-02 · Office hours, openings can change — confirm at the source

Transition House

• Its Transitional Living Program provides supervised apartment living and support for adults with serious mental illness as they move toward community living.
• The program is part of Transition House's mental-health recovery support.

This is a program-specific service, not a general emergency shelter. Contact Transition House for its current screening and application process.

700 Asp, Ste. 2, Norman, OK 73069

Source: Transition House · checked 2026-10-02 · Screening and application process can change — confirm at the source

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (Oklahoma Veterans United)

• Rapid re-housing program of Oklahoma Veterans United funded by a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs grant. Its page lists Cleveland among the counties it serves.

The program decides who it can serve. Contact it through its own page.

2000 N. Classen Blvd, Suite 100E, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Source: Oklahoma Veterans United · checked 2026-10-02

Recovery-based housing (Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services)

• State information page on recovery-based housing. It describes Oxford House as a democratically peer-run, self-supporting and drug-free home and links to Oxford House's own house search.

This is a state information page, not a housing provider. Each residence sets its own process.

Source: Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services · checked 2026-10-02

Transition House

• Its Transitional Living Program provides supervised apartment living and support for adults with serious mental illness as they move toward community living.
• The program is part of Transition House's mental-health recovery support.

This is a program-specific service, not a general emergency shelter. Contact Transition House for its current screening and application process.

700 Asp, Ste. 2, Norman, OK 73069

Source: Transition House · checked 2026-10-02 · Screening and application process can change — confirm at the source

Norman Housing Authority

• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing and Low Rent programs.
• The NHA posted that Section 8 applications resumed effective Nov. 17, 2025; current instructions are on its site.
• Serves Norman city limits. Has a Housing Navigator.

Applying is not the same as qualifying. Waiting-list status and how to apply change — read the official site.

700 N Berry Rd, Norman, OK 73069

Source: Norman Housing Authority · checked 2026-10-02 · Application status, hours, requirements can change — confirm at the source

Norman / Cleveland County Continuum of Care (OK-504)

• Coordinates the community-wide response to homelessness and directs people seeking help to its member agencies or 211.

Not a shelter and not a direct-help line. It says requests sent to its email or form will not be returned.

Source: Cleveland County Continuum of Care · checked 2026-10-02

Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency — homebuyer programs

• State housing finance agency (lender programs): homebuyer loan and down payment assistance programs, as described by OHFA.

OHFA and participating lenders decide who qualifies.

Source: Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency · checked 2026-10-02