The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Home Visits
• Utility Assistance
• Rental Assistance

The purpose of the Single Family HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, affordable housing to eligible low-income households. CCSCT  is qualified to also provide assistance with set aside funding for Disaster Relief and Persons with Disabilities.

TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:

• Security and Utility Deposits; and
• Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.

FUNDING SOURCE
This program is funded (in whole or in part) by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).

APPLY

2023 TBRA Application

The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.

Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).

CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.

Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

How to Apply:

• Download the application
• Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county

The purpose of the Single Family HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, affordable housing to eligible low-income households. CCSCT  is qualified to also provide assistance with set aside funding for Disaster Relief and Persons with Disabilities.

TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:

• Security and Utility Deposits; and
• Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.

FUNDING SOURCE
This program is funded (in whole or in part) by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).

APPLY
2023 TBRA Application

The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.

Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).

CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.

Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

How to Apply:

• Download the application
• Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Furniture 
• Clothing Assistance 
• Home Visits
• Utility Assistance
• Rental Assistance
• Medical Services

The purpose of the Single Family HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, affordable housing to eligible low-income households. CCSCT  is qualified to also provide assistance with set aside funding for Disaster Relief and Persons with Disabilities.

TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:

• Security and Utility Deposits; and
• Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.

FUNDING SOURCE
This program is funded (in whole or in part) by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).

APPLY
2023 TBRA Application

The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.

Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).

CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.

Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

How to Apply:

• Download the application
• Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county

The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) helps Veterans, Military Members, and their spouses buy homes and then help pay to improve them through the Texas Veterans Home Improvement Program (VHIP).

The VLB offers loans up to $50,000.00 for a 2-20-year term or loans from $7,500 - $10,000.00 for a 2-10-year term. Veterans with a VA service-connected disability rating of 30% or greater qualify for a discounted interest rate.

Click here to learn more.

Eligible Texas Veterans and Military Members can purchase a home with a competitive, low-interest loan with little or no down payment. Veterans, Military Members, and their spouses may receive up to $766,550 on a fixed-rate loan for 15, 20, 25, or 30-year terms*. Veterans with a VA service-connected disability rating of 30% or greater qualify for a discounted interest rate.

Click here for seven easy steps to get started. 

The VLB does not offer to refinance.

To qualify, homes must meet the following requirements:

• The home must be the Veteran or Military Member's primary residence in Texas.
• The home must be a single-family attached or detached home, townhome, or condominium.
• Duplexes or other multi-family units must have been constructed at least five years before the closing date of the loan.
• New homes must have either ENERGY STAR certification, a HERS Index score of 75 or less, or an Energy Rating Index of 75 or less.
• The home must remain the Veteran or Military Member's primary residence for at least three years, and the Veteran or Military Member borrower must occupy the home within 60 days after loan closing.

• For Prospective Homeowners

Reservists and National Guard troops with a VLB home or home improvement loan may be able to defer interest payments when called up for active duty, thanks to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA).

This program also lets many Reservists and National Guard members defer their entire monthly payments on VLB land loans, as long as they're on active duty.

How to apply for SCRA Assistance

SCRA Assistance for Land Loans: 

Eligible Reservists and National Guard members who want to reduce or defer loan payments should send a copy of their orders showing activation date. Remember to include your loan number for proper identification.

 Send to:
Texas Veterans Land Board
Research Department
1 Corporate Drive
Suite 360
Lake Zurich, IL 60047-8945

SCRA Assistance for Home and Home Improvement Loans:

Eligible Reservists and National Guard members who want to reduce loan payments should send a copy of their orders showing the activation date to the lending institution to which they make their payments. Remember to include your loan number for proper identification.

At the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC), we help repeat buyers and existing homeowners purchase a home. We are a nonprofit organization that was created by the Texas Legislature to help Texans achieve their dream of homeownership. Let us help you buy your dream home.

Down Payment Assistance (DPA): What Is It? 
If you are eligible for our programs, TSAHC will provide you with a mortgage loan and funding to use for your down payment. You can choose to receive the down payment assistance as a grant (which does not have to be repaid) or a deferred forgivable second lien loan (which only has to be repaid if you sell or refinance within three years). If you’re eligible, you can essentially receive free money to help you buy a home. 

How Much Do You Have to Put Down on a House?
The amount of your down payment depends on a few things, including your income, your loan type, the amount of TSAHC assistance that you choose, the cost of the home, and how much you want to borrow. The larger your down payment, the smaller your monthly mortgage payment will be. The smaller your down payment, the larger your monthly mortgage payment. 

Your lender will help you figure out which TSAHC assistance option to choose and how much you need to put down on your house.  

To qualify, you must have:

• A credit score of 620
• Meet certain income requirements
• Take the Eligibility Quiz

• For Prospective Homeowners
• For Homeowners

The purpose of the Single Family HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, affordable housing to eligible low-income households. CCSCT  is qualified to also provide assistance with set aside funding for Disaster Relief and Persons with Disabilities.

TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:

• Security and Utility Deposits; and
• Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.

FUNDING SOURCE
This program is funded (in whole or in part) by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).

APPLY
2023 TBRA Application

The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.

Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).

CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.

Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

How to Apply:

• Download the application
• Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Utility Assistance
• Rental Assistance
• Canned Goods
• Prison Visits

Skyway Gardens offers income based apartments with the following amenities:

• Access to Public Transportation
• Cable Available
• Clubhouse
• Covered Parking
• Disability Access
• Guest Parking
• On-call and On-site Maintenance
• Playground
• State-of-the-art Fitness Center
• Carpeted Floors
• Ceiling Fans
• Central Air and Heating
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Mini Blinds
• Refrigerator
• Some Paid Utilities
• Views Available
• Washer and Dryer in Home

Section 8 vouchers are welcome.

Alpine Manor is a 40 unit apartment complex built in 1994 that receives some funding through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. Features include

Since this property has received funding in part through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, a certain number of units are set aside for lower income households. 

Alpine Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8.

Eligibility for a housing voucher is determined by the Alpine Housing Authority based on the total annual gross income and family size and is limited to US citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status. In general, the family's income may not exceed 50% of the median income for the county in which the family chooses to live.

For information on the program click here.

Apply at the Alpine Housing Authority office.

Alpine Retirement Homes is very secluded in a peaceful area of Alpine with 360 degree mountain views. Alpine Retirement Homes offers 24 affordable one bedroom apartment homes for seniors 62 years and older. Each unity is 690 square feet with 2 very large walk-in closets. It is all electric and includes a stove and refrigerator and we pay water and trash. We are proud to offer a community/meeting room, a convenient laundry facility, a picnic area, and walking trails. We welcome your pet, but please give us a call because there are some restrictions.

This project has received some funding from a participating jurisdiction (local or state government agency) through the HUD HOME Investments Partnerships Program (HOME). In projects with five or more HOME-assisted units, at least 20% of these units must be occupied by families earning 50% or less of area median income (AMI). All other HOME-assisted units must be occupied by families earning 80% or less of AMI, but in practice most are reserved for families earning 60% or less AMI. Maximum monthly rent is capped with a Low HOME Rent for <50% AMI units and a High HOME Rent for the remaining HOME-assisted units. Contact the property directly for the specific dollar amount of these rent caps.