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Learn how to get rental assistance in San Antonio and Bexar County. A number of financial assistance programs can help the low income pay their rent expenses and offer housing assistance.
Rent assistance can oftentimes help those who are faced with a crisis or some form of short term financial hardship. In addition to be able to receive grants or cash assistance to pay your rent and security deposit, many of the San Antonio non-profit agencies offer other forms of support too, such as counseling, advocacy, and can help families and individuals become self-sufficient over the long term.
Below you will find information on the agencies, programs, and organizations to apply to for rent assistance in Bexar County and San Antonio Texas. Funding is usually limited, so apply to a program early.
Center for Working Families (CWF) – Call this non-profit at (210) 207-7830 for access to Emergency Rental Assistance. Some of the conditions that need to be met include an emergency or short term hardship, eviction notice, must have ability to get back on track with paying rent in future, and landlord must be willing to work with agency. Other criteria apply too.
Alamo Area Resource Center – Some of the programs run include rental and utility assistance, housing location assistance, free or low cost legal services, assistance in filing Social Security, homeless prevention and Food Stamp applications. –In regards to housing, this non-profit offers referrals to other agencies for emergency rent assistance, if needed. Works closely with social service groups too. 527 N. Leona, 3rd Floor, Bldg. A, San Antonio, Texas 78207. (210)358-9995
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Christian Assistance Ministry – Apply for up to $50 to help pay rent on your Bexar County home or apartment. Some money for energy bills may be offered too. 110 McCullough, San Antonio, TX 78215. Call (210)223-6648
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. – Low income individuals and families can apply for direct financial assistance for rent. In addition, work with a specialist for advocacy, education, and information and referral assistance to state of Texas programs, charities, or non-profits. 1801 W. Durango, San Antonio, Texas 78207. Dial (210)226-6178
City of San Antonio DCI, - Office of Financial Empowerment - Offers services, including information and applications for housing assistance, such as Section 8, which help families move toward self-sufficiency. Location is 1325 N. Flores, Suite 114, San Antonio, TX 78212. Call (210)207-5910
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Central Council (SVDP) – Partners with churches across Bexar County and San Antonio. The Society provides food, clothing and financial assistance for rent and other bills. Stop by office at One Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, Texas 78207, or dial (210)225-7837
SAMMinistries – The local non-profit charity organization may be able to assists lower income families and individuals with making monthly rental payments and utility assistance. Transitional Housing is offered too. 5922 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216.
Guadalupe Community Center - The programs run by this agency can help those in crisis cope and achieve both short and long term self-sufficiency through financial aid, advocacy, education, and information and referral assistance. Financial assistance can help pay rent too. (210)226-6178
St. Peter - St. Joseph Children's Home – A number of financial assistance and support programs are provided. Some of them do focus on rent and housing assistance, others can help paying bills and provide food. In addition, a thrift store is available for household items. The programs offered also assist with locating stable housing, completion of SSI application and referrals to government programs and other Bexar County TX agencies. 919 Mission Rd., San Antonio, TX 78210. Phone (210)531-8555
San Antonio Department of Community Initiatives can offer cash to pay rent and security deposits from the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. Call (210) 2078138
San Antonio Area Command of The Salvation Army is headquartered at 910 N. Flores, San Antonio, Texas 78212. Call (210)352-2020. If you are faced with a crisis, the organization provides assistance to families and individuals who are currently in a crisis situation. The goal is to help lower income people meet their basic need, including rent help, in order to prevent homelessness. Services include rent, life skills classes, educational programs, and career development services. In addition, very importantly, referrals are made to other community-based organizations, such as Section 8 housing, for additional assistance and/or eligibility for governmental assistance, whether from the federal government or state of Texas.
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Bexar County Department of Community Resources Main Office – Low income, working poor, and indigent persons can meet with an intake worker to get help with basic housing needs, including Rental Housing Subsidies and Rent Assistance. Call (210)335-6770
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. – The Bexar County church supported agency provides direct financial assistance and cash grants for paying rent and utilities, as well as food and clothing assistance, for low-income individuals and families, the unemployed, and working poor. The various housing programs is to help those in crisis cope and achieve self-sufficiency through information and referral assistance , advocacy, education, and eviction prevention. (210)433-3256
American GI Forum
611 N. Flores. Phone 354-4892
American Red Cross
Address - 3642 E. Houston. Telephone - 224-5151
Housing Assistance and rent help.
Avenida Guadalupe Association
Center address - 1313 Guadalupe. Phone number - 223-3151
Low Income Housing Assistance.
Bexar County Housing Authority
Location - 1405 N Main, Suite 201. Phone number 225-0071
Housing advice and emergency rental assistance. They also provide information on section 8 in Texas.
Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center
300 Dolorosa, Phone 335-2128
Possible landlord-tenant mediation
Bexar County Legal Aid
Location. 1111 N. Main. Phone number 212-3700
Free legal advice and services for evictions, housing issues, and landlord-tenant issues.
Catholic Charities
2903 W. Salinas. Phone - 433-3256
A number of assistance programs including free food, Rental, Utility, and Housing Assistance.
Center for Health Care Service
Address - 3031 IH 10 W. Phone 227-3401
Housing Assistance and other Specialty Services administered.
Christian Assistance Ministries
212 N. Alamo. Call 223-6641 or dial 223-6648.
Offers rental and other housing assistance.
City of San Antonio
Address - 115 Plaza De Armas. Phone 207-8198
A number of government programs including rent and utility.
City of San Antonio-Fair Housing
4203 Woodcock Dr., Suite 216. Call 733-3247
Mediation, Fair Housing, Section 8
Department of Veterans Affairs
4455 Horizon Hill. Dial 321-2707
Housing and Rent Assistance for Veterans, as well as military personnel and their families.
Ella Austin Community Center
Address - 1023 N. Pine. Dial 224-2351
The non-profit community centers offer the low income Rental, Clothing, and Utility Assistance.
Father Flanagan's Girls/Boys Town
Located at 503 Urban Loop. Phone 271-1010
Low Income Housing Programs.
Inman Christian Center
1214 Colima. Telephone 222-9641
Provide Housing for Elderly and Disabled
SAHA Public Housing
Location of center - 818 S. Flores. Dial 477-6053
Another non-profit organization that offers housing.
SAHA Section 8 Leased Housing
Address - 820 S. Flores. Telephone 477-6205
They administer the Texas Section 8 housing program in San Antonio Texas.
Salvation Army HOPE Center
Address - 910 N. Flore. Phone number - 352-2000
Low Income Housing Programs and Assistance.
San Antonio Alternative Housing
Address - 1215 S. Trinity. Bexar County Texas. Dial 224-2349
Housing Assistance provided to low income, elderly, and others.
San Antonio Metropolitan Ministries
910 W. Commerce. Call 224-5838
Emergency Shelter and Housing.
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St. Vincent De Paul
Address - 4222 NW Loop 410. Phone - 674-8661
Church/charity that offers financial aid for rent and housing expenses.
Texas Department of Human Services
Address - 404 Brady. Dial 212-6986
A number of government assistance programs, including homeless prevention and TANF/Food Stamps.
United Way of San Antonio
Address. 700 S. Alamo, Texas
They partner with non-profits to offer various services
US Dept. of Housing (HUD)
106 S. St. Mary's. Phone 475-6800
HUD Information, including free housing advice.
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