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FREE & Low-Cost Finds in Austin
A curated mix of FREE and low-cost deals, programs, and opportunities in Austin TX for residents on a budget. From FREE community classes to discounted services, these are the finds worth knowing about.
Start here: 2-1-1 Texas is a FREE 24/7 hotline for rent, utilities, food, healthcare, childcare and more. Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211texas.org.
- Austin Freecycle / Trash Nothing
Local give-and-get network for furniture, clothes, books, and baby items — ~4,600+ members.
- Austin Furniture Bank
FREE basic furniture and household goods for families setting up a home, typically through a caseworker/agency referral. Call 512-766-2820.
- Austin Public Library – Museum Passes
Check out FREE admission passes to Austin museums (like the Thinkery) with your library card.
- Austin Wireless City Project
FREE public WiFi at select Austin parks, including Republic Square, Auditorium Shores, Brush Square, Woolridge, and Zilker.
- Buy Nothing Austin (neighborhood groups)
Hyperlocal Facebook gift-economy groups where neighbors give away household items for FREE.
- Craigslist Austin — FREE Section
Browse FREE items posted by Austin locals — furniture, household goods, and more
- Fix-It Austin
FREE recurring clinics where volunteers help you repair electronics, small appliances, textiles, and jewelry. Check the calendar for dates.
- FREE Menstrual Products at City Facilities
FREE pads and tampons stocked in Austin Public Library restrooms, city rec centers, and Austin Public Health facilities.
- HACA "Unlocking the Connection"
FREE basic home internet, device access, and digital-skills training for residents of public housing.
- Heartening
FREE daily clothing giveaway stand outside a $3 thrift warehouse. 650 Canion Street, Austin.
- Little Free Libraries (Austin)
~50 mapped "take a book, leave a book" mini-libraries across Austin neighborhoods.
- Manos de Cristo – Clothing Closet
FREE basic clothing closet for individuals and families in need. Tue–Thu 8–11am, 4911 Harmon Ave.
- Men's Clothes Closet ATX
FREE clothing for men experiencing homelessness, Thursday mornings 5:30–7:30am at First United Methodist Church.
- Prosper Tax Help / Community Tax Centers
FREE IRS-certified tax preparation and ITIN help for households under ~$80k, at nine Central Texas sites (Jan–April). A Foundation Communities program.
Hours and programs change often. Call ahead before you go. Know something that belongs here? Email freeinaustin@gmail.com.