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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.
Visit siteAustin Furniture Bank
FREE basic furniture and household goods for families setting up a home, typically through a caseworker/agency referral. Call 512-766-2820.
Visit siteAustin Public Library – Museum Passes
Check out FREE admission passes to Austin museums (like the Thinkery) with your library card.
Visit siteAustin Wireless City Project
FREE public WiFi at select Austin parks, including Republic Square, Auditorium Shores, Brush Square, Woolridge, and Zilker.
Visit siteBuy Nothing Austin (neighborhood groups)
Hyperlocal Facebook gift-economy groups where neighbors give away household items for FREE.
Visit siteCraigslist Austin — FREE Section
Browse FREE items posted by Austin locals — furniture, household goods, and more
Visit siteFacebook Marketplace: FREE Items
FREE furniture, household goods and more from Austin locals, ready for pickup. Needs a Facebook login.
Visit siteFix-It Austin
FREE recurring clinics where volunteers help you repair electronics, small appliances, textiles, and jewelry. Check the calendar for dates.
Visit siteFREE Menstrual Products at City Facilities
FREE pads and tampons stocked in Austin Public Library restrooms, city rec centers, and Austin Public Health facilities.
Visit siteHACA "Unlocking the Connection"
FREE basic home internet, device access, and digital-skills training for residents of public housing.
Visit siteHeartening
FREE daily clothing giveaway stand outside a $3 thrift warehouse. 650 Canion Street, Austin.
Visit siteLittle Free Libraries (Austin)
~50 mapped "take a book, leave a book" mini-libraries across Austin neighborhoods.
Visit siteManos de Cristo – Clothing Closet
FREE basic clothing closet for individuals and families in need. Tue–Thu 8–11am, 4911 Harmon Ave.
Visit siteMen's Clothes Closet ATX
FREE clothing for men experiencing homelessness, Thursday mornings 5:30–7:30am at First United Methodist Church.
Visit siteNextdoor FREE Finds
Neighbors near you giving away FREE items, from furniture to baby gear. Needs a FREE Nextdoor account.
Visit siteProsper 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.
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Hours and programs change often. Call ahead before you go. Know something that belongs here? Email freeinaustin@gmail.com.