The Housing Assistance Program (HAP)* provides financial assistance to renters experiencing emergency hardships from COVID-19 and to keep families in their homes.

To help with emergency housing needs, HAP has two components: rental assistance and relocation assistance for qualified households facing housing instability.

This program, based on federal and state Housing Stability Services guidelines, is designed to provide relocation assistance to low-income households impacted by financial hardship and housing instability.

Assistance can cover: 

• Security Deposit
• Application and Administrative Fees (for an approved dwelling)
• Moving Cost Assistance (3 moving quote/invoice submissions are required)
• Temporary Lodging (up to two weeks allowed with a confirmed move-in date at the new leased dwelling)
• Landlord Incentive Payment - Risk Fees (non-refundable fee to the property owner with a confirmed lease term of at least 6 months)
• Pet Fee (excludes monthly pet rent charges, must not exceed $500 per pet or $1,000 for all pets)
• Utility Security Deposit (CPS and SAWS only)
• Assistance with applicable move-in charges will be paid directly to the property owner, utility company, and other vendors on behalf of the applicant.
• Assistance per eligible household will be up to $3,000 maximum for relocation-related expenses per 12-month period (moving expenses, deposits, and fees). Rent is not an allowable expense.

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be the primary leaseholder in a multifamily unit or single-family home, and the address must be within the city limits of San Antonio (living in City Council Districts 1-10)
• Must not have received previous relocation-related assistance from the Housing Assistance Program in the last 12 months
• Assistance per eligible household will be up to $3,000 for relocation-related expenses per 12-month period. Households with older adults (Age 62 or older) or individuals with disabilities are eligible to receive an additional $500
• Households must be experiencing homelessness or be at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability AND one or more members of the household must attest in writing that they have either:
  • Qualified for unemployment benefits, OR
  • Due to or during the pandemic:
    • Experienced a reduction in income,
    • Incurred significant costs, or
    • Experienced other financial hardship,
• AND one or more individuals within the household must attest that:
  • They are at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability, which may include a past-due utility or rent notice or an eviction notice, OR
  • Unless the household receives rental assistance, they would have to move to an unsafe/unhealthy environment like a shared living situation or emergency shelter
• Must have a household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
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The final decision on this assistance will be made after the Neighborhood and Housing Services Department verifies the tenant meets all eligibility requirements.

A new signed binding lease is required before payment can be made to various vendors.

Click here to apply.

The Frost Progress Mortgage is designed to make homeownership attainable for all:

• Borrowers who make less than 80% of the area median income¹ will receive $4,000 toward total closing costs
• Borrowers with subject properties located in a low-to-moderate-income census tract who make 80%-110% of the area median income¹ will have no administrative fee
• Financing up to 100% available
• Lower monthly payments
• No minimum loan amount
• 30-year fixed rate

For borrowers who earn less than 80% of the area median income

• For Prospective Homeowners

The Calcasieu Building was designed by the renowned architect Atlee B. Ayres and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

• Efficiency: Rent Starting at $793 / month
• 1BR: Rent Starting at $835 / month
• 3BR: Rent Starting at $1108 / month

• Section 8 Vouchers
• Tax Credits

• Assisted Living
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Pet Friendly
• Number/Breed/Size Restrictions

• First-Time Renters
• Broken Lease
• Eviction
• Foreclosure
• Misdemeanor
• Felony

The ECBO program provides employment services such as Job Readiness Training and Remedial Education Training to Texans experiencing homelessness and unemployment. Supportive services for clients such as childcare, housing assistance, and substance abuse counseling, and crisis intervention as needed can be coordinated through community partners.

This program provides:

• Skills assessment
• Resume writing
• Help to complete job applications
• Job search assistance
• Job fairs/hiring events
• Access to online services (computer lab use and assistance with setting up an email account, sending/receiving emails, online applications, uploading documents). 
• Assistance accessing training (registration, funds to pay for classes/certifications). 
• Help securing needed documents (driver’s license, photo identification). 
• Help to pay for work-related items (uniforms, tools, safety gear, bus passes, etc.). 

The Employer and Community-Based Organization (ECBO) Initiative Program offers employment services to individuals who are unemployed and facing homelessness.

• Free Computer Use

We offer comprehensive services for people living with HIV. Whether you were recently diagnosed or if you are encountering barriers not allowing you to be in medical care, and are living in the San Antonio area we have support and services for you. 

Case Management: Our team of case managers and community health workers offer medical and non-medical case management to help you achieve your health goals.

Early Intervention: Were you recently diagnosed with HIV or want to return to care? The ASCEND program is here to guide you through the medical care system.

Health Insurance: AARC’s health insurance program can help you continue medical care without gaps in health insurance coverage or disruption of treatment.

Behavioral Health: Mental health services are provided to individuals and families who are dealing with various life stressors. Psychiatric services are also available.

Housing Services: AARC provides housing referrals and short-term rental, mortgage, utility assistance, and housing case management for those who qualify.

Transportation Services: From doctor appointments to your counseling sessions AARC’s transportation can you get there.

The Rapid Re-Housing program reduces the amount of time a family experiences homelessness and rapidly re-houses families into permanent, affordable homes. Financial assistance is provided for up to 3 months along with 12 months of case management.

Rapid Re-Housing Program provides:

• Assistance with deposit, rent, and utilities for up to 3 months
• Case management with emphasis on budgeting and maintaining self-sufficiency for 12 months

Individuals and families are housed in apartments they select. (The apartment must meet HUD habitability standards and be within fair-market rent/rent reasonableness guidelines based upon household size.

SAMMinistries’ Rapid Re-housing program is partially funded by the City of San Antonio. We are grateful for their ongoing partnership.

The individual or family:

• must be "literally homeless" by HUD definition (living in an emergency shelter, on the street, or in a place not meant for habitation).
• Can be a family, couple, or individual
• Must be willing to work with case manager for 12 months
• Must have sustainable income with 60 days

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If you believe your property value is not accurate, you can protest your property value. 

To do so, when you receive your Notice of Appraised Value, a protest form will be included for your convenience. You can also download a Notice of Protest form by visiting the Forms tab at bcad.org. You can also submit a written statement indicating your desire to protest. Completed protest forms can be:

1. Mailed to: PO Box 830248, San Antonio, TX 78283
2. Emailed to: [email protected]
3. Dropped off in the drop box located in front of our building at 411 N. Frio St., San Antonio, TX 78207
4. You also have the option of e-filing a protest by using the online portal, however, you will need to set up an account to do so.

For more information regarding property value protests, visit Bexar Appraisal Disctrict FAQ page.

Provides housing case management as well as rent and utility assistance for up to 12 months for qualifying individuals.

To qualify for this program, you must:

• or individuals with an active LOCA 1-5
• be a current adult mental health consumer with The Center for Health Care Services Outpatient Clinics;
• have verifiable income;
• have a valid government-issued ID, birth certificate, and Social Security card;
• meet HUD homeless definition: having a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings, including a car, park, abandoned building, bus or train station, airport, or campground.

Provides housing assistance to individuals who are homeless, at imminent risk of becoming homeless, or those entering or exiting an institutional setting through SAHA Section 8 Division.

Provides housing assistance to individuals who are homeless, at imminent risk of becoming homeless, or entering or exiting an institutional setting through the HABC Section 8 Division.

The Center helps people who are experiencing chronic homeless and actively receiving outpatient treatment in our programs obtain a permanent Section 8 voucher with the San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA).

The Center administers up to two years of rental assistance to applicants actively receiving treatment in CHCS programs and needing rental assistance.

TBRA is a contract funded by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).

To take advantage of the Supported Housing Programs you must meet these qualifications:

• be a current adult mental health consumer with The Center for Health Care Services Outpatient Clinics. (CHCS offers services for mental health disorders and substance use challenges.)
• have verifiable income
• be verifiably homeless by HUD definition (an individual or family with a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings, including a car, park, abandoned building, bus or train station, airport, or campground)
• have a valid government-issued I.D., birth certificate, and Social Security card

We provide assistance to men and women who are coming out of drug or alcohol rehab, or incarceration, and need to transition to a place which is sober, safe, and clean. The Bridge provides a long-term living environment to help prevent relapse and reduce the likelihood of becoming homeless.

We provide emergency housing assistance by paying the security deposit and first two weeks of rent for entry into an approved sober living home, as well as grocery gift cards and bus passes whenever possible to remove barriers to getting employed.

We also provide referral assistance to other collaborating agencies that help the client with job search assistance and work-appropriate clothing.

Our programs have strict eligibility criteria, including:

• having a sponsor
• attending recovery-related meetings
• being employed or actively looking for work
• submitting to random substance use screening
• adherence to an absolute zero-tolerance substance use policy

We help individuals form a plan and develop the tools they need to transition back into society. The Bridge Program has helped nearly 5000 people enter sober living with over 1.1 million in awareded funds.

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In collaboration with others, we offer services to the poor and vulnerable in and around San Antonio, including underserved, unincorporated areas of Bexar County with high poverty levels. The program serves a broad population of all ages, with a special focus on veterans, the disabled, seniors, those with children under 5, the homeless, and those at high risk of becoming homeless.

Through our Essential Services Program, we offer various programs and services that address basic needs. In addition, limited financial assistance is provided to low-income individuals for expenses such as utility bills, rent, and medication, as outlined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. We also offer a Rapid Rehousing Program funded by the Bexar County Economic and Community Development Department Development Services Division and the City of San Antonio Department of Human Services.

In addition, because we guide and oversee a network of Conference distribution sites in the community that offer an array of services, we can connect those in need to the conference closest to them.

The City of San Antonio's Affordable Housing Initiative seeks to provide quality affordable housing to all citizens regardless of income level.

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have become a source of income to help families remain in their homes while providing affordable housing to the elderly, single-person households, and students.

To qualify:

• Either primary unit or ADU must be reserved for a household earning at or below 80% AMI, and
• Rent may not exceed 30% of household's monthly income. This restriction must remain in place for 5 years after issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

Click here for a list of requirements that must be met, permit application, incentives, and other helpful information.

• For Landlords

Easy access to nearby highways, ride-share, public transportation allows for effortless accessibility to live, work and play. With nearby business, popular dining and well-established entertainment, Aurora Apartments provides an unparalleled living experience. We are now accepting applications. Please contact us for details! 

Pet Policy:

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• Efficiency: Rent Starting at $1296 / month
• 1BR: Rent Starting at $1518 / month
• 2BR: Rent Starting at $1971 / month

• Wheelchair Accessible

• First-Time Renters
• Broken Lease
• Eviction
• Foreclosure
• Bankruptcy
• Misdemeanor

• All Bills Paid
• Income Based
• Section 8 Vouchers

• Pet Friendly
• Number/Breed/Size Restrictions

The goal of the Fair Housing/ Housing Counseling Program is to help residents maintain housing stability, which is key to family well-being. The program is a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-approved housing counseling agency.

The Fair Housing Program provides the following services to rental tenants, homeowners and landlords:

• Tenant and landlord mediation
• Default counseling to homeowners
• Housing Discrimination Complaints
• Referrals and community outreach
• Rent Assistance
• Mortgage Assistance
• Utility Assistance

Limited resources available. Call for information. Re-apply frequently.

The Neighborhood & Housing Services Department (NHSD) offers homebuying assistance with to eligible City uniformed firefighter and police employees

• Homes located inside the boundaries of the City of San Antonio, but outside the Community Revitalization Action Group (CRAG) area will receive a flat loan amount of $20,000.

• Homes located inside the boundaries of the City of San Antonio, and inside the CRAG area will receive a flat loan amount of $40,000.

Click here for more information.

To apply, visit NHSD at 1400 S Flores St or call 210-207-6459.

This program is only available to City of San Antonio uniform police and fire employees.

• For Prospective Homeowners

HIP 80 lends between $1,000 and $30,000 as a 0% interest / no payments second loan. It can be used for the down payment required by your lender and some of the additional costs associated with purchasing a home.

• 100% of the loan between $1,000 - $15,000 will be forgiven over a 5-year period
• 100% of the loan between $15,001 - $30,000 will be forgiven over a 10-year period 

Home Purchase Price Limits:

• Existing Home: $263,000
• New Construction: $278,000 

Household Income Limits: 

• Updated by the Department of Housing & Urban Development. Combined household income needs to be below income limits

Only homes located within the city limits of San Antonio are eligible for this program. Click here and enter an address to see if it is within San Antonio city limits.

• For Homeowners

At Aspire at Tampico, our studio, one, and two-bedroom apartment homes are thoughtfully designed with your needs in mind. Nestled in the heart of Downtown San Antonio, you're just minutes away from the city's finest dining, shopping, and entertainment hotspots such as Southtown and The Riverwalk. Enjoy everything San Antonio has to offer, right at your doorstep. Now you truly can have it all . . . lifestyle included.

Pet Policy: 

We are a pet-friendly community, call for more information!

• Efficiency: Rent Starting at $461 / month
• 1BR: Rent Starting at $494 / month
• 2BR: Rent Starting at $593 / month

• Section 8 Vouchers
• Tax Credits

• Wheelchair Accessible

• First-Time Renters

• Pet Friendly
• Cats
• Dogs
• Number/Breed/Size Restrictions

Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio is an ecumenical Christian non-profit housing organization working in partnership with God’s people in need to build modest, decent, and affordable houses without interest or profit, thereby witnessing God’s love in action.

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

Monthly payments average $600 (including taxes and insurance).

In our 40-year history, we have less than a 1.5% foreclosure rate.

We work with families whose total income is between 20% – 70% of the area's median income (AMI).

Families are accepted to the Habitat program based on their need, ability to pay a zero percent interest mortgage, and their willingness to partner.

Applicants must be residents of Bexar County.

Once accepted, homeowners are eligible to buy a home from Habitat with a 20 – 25 year zero percent interest mortgage.

Families spend a minimum of 300 hours investing in “sweat equity,” where they support and help build their own homes and the homes of their neighbors.

Families partner with us and contribute a minimum of 300 hours of sweat equity, 15-20 hours of Home Owner Readiness classes and pay a minimal down payment on their mortgage. Mortgage payments are around $600 a month and include taxes and insurance.

• For Prospective Homeowners

This program provides emergency assistance for food, rent, and utilities.

(The Social Service office is located in classroom #3 of the school building.)

• Must be living within parish boundaries or be a registered parishioner.
• ID is required to receive services.
• Those seeking utility or rent assistance must have a disconnection notice.
• Those seeking rent assistance must live in public housing (Opportunity Home) and have an eviction notice.

The Reimagine Alazan Courts Master Plan is a design process initiated by the Opportunity Home San Antonio (Opportunity Home) to develop a vision for the future of Alazan Courts.

Opportunity Home hired Able City, Alamo Architects, and Economic Planning Systems to engage and work with residents, neighbors, and community members to design a plan that will guide the coming investments at Alazan Courts.

• Efficiency
• 1BR
• 2BR
• 3BR

• Income-Restricted
• Income-Based

• Wheelchair Accessible
• Pet Friendly
• Cats
• Dogs
• Number/Breed/Size Restrictions

• First-Time Renters
• Broken Lease
• Eviction
• Foreclosure
• Bankruptcy
• Misdemeanor
• No US ID

• Income Restricted
• Income Based

The HCV program (also known as Section 8) is the government’s primary program to assist income-eligible households with the opportunity to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing.

The Housing Authority of Bexar County (HABC) is the public housing agency that administers the Housing Choice Voucher program in Bexar County, and adherence to HUD regulations.

Participants in HABC’s Housing Choice Voucher program may lease an approved housing unit where vouchers are accepted.  The participant pays a portion of the rent (according to household income), and HABC pays the difference.

Notification to the general public when pre-applications are taken will be made through various media and social sources.

Eligibility is determined based on the total annual income and family size of the household. Annual income cannot exceed 50% of the area median income for Bexar County. Family assets are also taken into consideration when determining eligibility.

Pre-applications are taken during waiting list events. (Currently no one is eligible for a new voucher as the waiting list is currently closed)

Participants in HABC’s Housing Choice Voucher program may lease an approved housing unit where vouchers are accepted. The tenant is expected to comply with the lease and the HCV program requirements, pay their share of rent on time, maintain the housing unit in good condition and notify HABC of any changes in household income or composition.  Failure to comply with these requirements may subject the family to an informal hearing. Hearing decisions can vary from immediate corrective measures implemented to termination from the HCV program.

The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program for homeless veterans combines Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at VA medical centers and community-based outreach clinics.

Homeless veterans are screened by the VA and then referred to HABC.

To start the referral process, please call (210)-616-9915.

You can also visit them at the Bluff Creek Building at 4201 Medical Dr. Suite 280, San Antonio, TX 78229.

Homeless veterans only.

This program provides one-time emergency financial assistance to prevent homelessness or utility disconnection, as well as financial coaching and budgeting assessment for income-eligible individuals and families.

An eviction notice and/or a utility disconnection notice are required.

A house is a structure, a place of shelter, somewhere to live. But a home is a place where memories and traditions are created, and big dreams come alive.

• All Bills Paid
• Income-Based

• Wheelchair Accessible
• Pet Friendly

• Broken Lease
• Eviction
• Misdemeanor
• Felony
• No US ID

Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) is a state-funded, employment-based cash assistance program for newly arrived refugees for the first 12 months of arrival.

RCA is for clients who are not eligible for assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

For additional information please call 210-222-1294 and speak with the program director, Juliana Horn.

This program is for REFUGEES ONLY.