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We specialize in permanent, supportive housing options for seniors, families, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

With more than 40 housing communities across the state, Volunteers of America Texas is one of the state's largest affordable housing providers for low-income households.

Click here for more information and to find VOA housing options.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Jana Russell Send email
Updated within the last 2 months.

Find affordable housing that also meets your other requirements.

Listings include:

  • Privately owned subsidized housing apartments.
  • Public Housing apartments. These are state-owned affordable rentals for families who are low-income, seniors, or disabled.
  • Housing Choice Voucher (aka Section 8) listings. Note: Most of these Section 8 lists are closed or have extended waiting lists.

Every listing includes eligibility requirements and what is needed to apply.

Click here to search San Antonio and nearby cities.

Click here to broaden the search to all cities in Texas.

Click here to be added to the Section 8 Waiting List.

Online 24/7
Updated within the last 3 months.

If you are currently experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless, Homelink can help by assessing your situation and connecting you with the most appropriate housing resource.

After enrolling with Homelink, if your need is not met by an immediate referral, you must maintain your eligibility every 30 days. This will be explained further during your Homelink assessment.

You do NOT need to be a veteran to receive an assessment at this location.

Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last week

Members of our congregation and ministry partners such as the SA Hope Center (formerly the Christian Hope Resource Center, or CHRC), Christian Assistance Ministries (CAM), Any Woman Can (AWC), and others provide opportunities toward holistic transformation for neighbors who are struggling.

Note: Some of our partner organizations keep different on-site hours than those listed below for KRL.

Mentors from SA Hope Center are available to meet with guests to develop a long-term proactive plan to become more self-sufficient. Walk-in hours for one-time assistance and ID recovery: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM.

Any Woman Can offers free and confidential counseling services and health screenings Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM:

  • Crisis pregnancy
  • Sexual abuse or sexual assault
  • Self esteem or relationship issues
  • Anxiety, depression or emotional instability
  • Coercion into commercial sex
  • Counseling for couples
  • Free STI Testing
  • Free Pregnancy Tests
Life Restored helps human trafficking victims and their families heal. They are available Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM by appointment only. Call (210) 788-6201 to schedule.

Use the 4th St basement entrance.

Free

Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last 2 months.

We believe that when children are surrounded by strong families and healthy communities, they can break the cycle of poverty, achieve greater stability and fulfill their potential.

Dual Generation answers the challenges created by poverty by coordinating the expertise of its many partners to create solutions for finding housing, education, child care and employment.

The Dual Generation Initiative is an unprecedented community-wide solution that coordinates the expertise of its partners who bring decades of experience serving children and families to help them find safe housing, education, child care and employment. We are creating hope by removing barriers and enabling families to achieve greater stability and success.

Click here for more information.

Andrew Sasseville
Updated within the last 3 months.

If you are currently experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless, Homelink can help by assessing your situation and connecting you with the most appropriate housing resource.

After enrolling with Homelink, if your need is not met by an immediate referral, you must maintain your eligibility every 30 days. This will be explained further during your Homelink assessment.

You do NOT need to be a veteran to receive an assessment at this location.

Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Updated within the last week

NVOP's Rapid Rehousing program, funded through a grant by the U.S. Department of HUD, reaches out to help homeless veterans with families find suitable and stable housing.

This program offers rental assistance to homeless veterans and their families in San Antonio. We help them rapidly find stable housing with services including:

  • Rental Assistance
  • Suitable housing search
  • Support Services

Veterans only.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Updated within the last week

SSVF, funded through the Department of Veteran Affairs, is a program designed to assist very low-income veteran families in obtaining permanent housing.

Under the program, participants receive client-centered case management, individualized housing stability counseling, assistance with obtaining public benefits, referrals to community agencies, and other support services as needed.

Eligible clients include:

  • Veteran families currently homeless staying in their cars, parks, abandoned buildings, airports, camping grounds, etc.
  • Currently living in their home but at risk of eviction
  • Veteran families currently homeless staying in a shelter, transitional housing, hotel, or motel.
  • Veteran families who are currently homeless, but scheduled to move into permanent housing within 90 days
Updated within the last week

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV, commonly known as the Section 8 Program) provides eligible low-income individuals and families with the ability to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. The HCV Program administers 13,417 rental vouchers.

Participants are free to choose housing from single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments, as long as the units meet the requirements of the program. This freedom of choice offers participants a chance for a better quality of life by providing them with access to better job opportunities, schools, transportation, and other services. 

The HCV Program sets aside a determined number of vouchers for targeted groups such as the homeless, homeless veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Click here to learn more and to apply for housing.

Click here to check your waiting list status.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last 3 months.

The Set Aside Homeless Voucher Program (SHVP) provides rental voucher assistance to homeless individuals through a collaborative referral process. The San Antonio Metropolitan Ministries (SAMM) and the Center for Health Care Services (CHCS) screen applicants to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and then forward a referral packet to SAHA. CHCS and SAMM provide Case Management and Supportive Services.

This program is for homeless individuals.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Cecil King
(210) 220-2561
Jessica Elizondo
(210) 979-6188
Updated within the last 3 months.

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. The VA screens homeless veterans and is then referred to SAHA.

This program serves homeless veterans.

Ramón Garcia
(210) 616-9915
Updated within the last 3 months.

We offer comprehensive services for people living with HIV.

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.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last 3 months.

The shelter provides immediate, short-term housing for women and families experiencing homelessness. The objective is to move these individuals and families from crisis to stability with emergency shelter.

Rooms become available most days on a first-come, first-served basis.

Women, mothers and children, and intact families. (Couples must show a marriage certificate.)

Free.

Open 24 hours
Updated within the last 3 months.

The Courtyard offers indoor sleeping to all individuals age 18 and older.

Haven's Promise

  • You will always be treated with kindness, compassion, dignity, and respect.
  • You will always sleep indoors.
  • You will receive three hot meals a day and any clothing you need.

Services Available

  • Housing through Haven Housing and our partners
  • Employment opportunities
  • ID Recovery: Social Security card, birth certificate, driver’s license
  • Application Assistance for Social Security, Disability, Medicare, SNAP
  • Substance use recovery
  • Detox
  • Sober living
  • LGBTQ services
  • Medical care
  • Eyecare
  • Dental care
  • Psychiatric services
  • Counseling
  • Help with abuse, trauma
  • GED classes
  • Support for parents
  • Support for school-age kids
  • Legal services
  • Showers, laundry
  • Computer use

For additional information, contact [email protected].

There are no ID or drug test requirements.

All services are at no cost to Haven clients.

Connectivity Resources
  • Computer Skills Classes
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free Computer Use
Hours of Operaton 24/7 Intake Office Hours Monday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Haven For Hope Courtyard
(210) 220-2480
Updated within the last week

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.

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).
  • must be referred by the community's Coordinated Entry system and obtain a Homelink Assessment. Call (210) 207-1799 to get that started.
Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Nina Gribben Send email
(210) 321-5609
Updated within the last 2 months.

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.

Supported Housing Program at Haven for Hope
(210) 261-1456
Updated within the last 3 months.

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.

Supported Housing Program at Haven for Hope
(210) 261-1456
Updated within the last 3 months.

If you are experiencing homelessness, the PATH outreach team can connect you to:

  • health care
  • income support
  • legal services
  • mental health treatment
  • rehabilitation training in social skills
  • social services
  • substance use treatment
  • ID recovery
  • referrals for affordable housing and employment

The PATH Program serves people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and serious mental illness.

Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last 1 month.

The Transformational Campus provides residential housing while clients work to overcome the issues that led to their becoming homeless.

Haven's Promise

  • You will ALWAYS be treated with kindness, compassion, dignity, and respect.
  • You will always sleep indoors, even in the Courtyard.
  • You will receive three hot meals a day and any clothing you need.
  • You will be connected to housing, through Haven Housing and our partners.
  • You will be connected to medical care, dental care, eye care, and mental health care.

Over 150 partner organizations collaborate to provide comprehensive services, including:

  • Housing
  • Employment opportunities
  • ID Recovery: Social Security card, birth certificate, driver’s license
  • Application Assistance for Social Security, Disability, Medicare, SNAP
  • Substance use recovery
  • Detox
  • Sober living
  • LGBTQ services
  • Medical care
  • Eyecare
  • Dental care
  • Psychiatric services
  • Counseling
  • Help with abuse, trauma
  • GED classes
  • Support for parents
  • Support for school-age kids
  • Legal services
  • Showers, laundry
  • Computer use

Space on the Transformational Campus is limited and we cannot guarantee that a bed will be immediately available.

All services are at no cost to Haven clients.

Connectivity Resources
  • Computer Skills Classes
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free Computer Use
Hours of Operaton 24/7 Intake Office Hours Monday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Updated within the last week
If you are currently experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless, Homelink can help by assessing your situation and connecting you with the most appropriate housing resource.

After enrolling with Homelink, if your need is not met by an immediate referral, you must maintain your eligibility every 30 days. This will be explained further during your Homelink assessment.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Updated within the last 3 months.

Our Direct Services team consists of social workers and case managers devoted to meeting our client’s basic necessities.

We carry out these services by providing individualized needs assessments, emotional support, resource linkage, empowerment, and education.

Our services include, but are not limited to:

  • ICE/ISAP/Court Accompaniment
  • School Registration
  • Access to:
    • Nutrition
    • Clothing Assistance
    • ESL Classes
    • Medical Care
    • Mental Health
    • Dental Care
    • Housing
    • Internet Connection/Wifi
    • Safety Planning
    • Transportation

For more information, contact us.

Connectivity Resources
  • Free Wi-Fi
Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last month

HIP 120 lends between $1,000 and $15,000 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.

  • 25% of the loan will be perpetual.
  • 75% of the loan will be forgiven over a 10-year period.

Home Purchase Price Limits: 

  • Existing Home: $283,200
  • New Construction: $301,200

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.

Incentives
  • For Homeowners
Updated within the last 1 month.

Are you using the Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher Program?

Are you having a hard time finding a home?

We can connect you to a real estate agent that will help at no cost.

To get started, complete the contact form on our website here.

Updated within the last 1 month.

Cross Timber Homes builds high quality single-family homes for San Antonio’s hard working first time home buyers. We are a mission-driven organization dedicated to making homeownership possible for everyone. Our homebuyer requirements enable us to offer our high quality homes at an exceptional price.

1. Clients must be first-time homebuyers.
2. Clients' income must be under 120% the Area Median Income (AMI) as defined by HUD.

Incentives
  • For Prospective Homeowners
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM All other hours available by appointment only.
Marisa Ramirez Send email
(210) 568-1764
Updated within the last 2 months.

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.

Incentives
  • For Prospective Homeowners
Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Bethany Thomas Send email
(210) 223-5203 x: 148
Updated within the last 3 months.

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.

Homeless veterans only.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Terry Michelle Trevino
(210) 225-0071
Updated within the last 3 months.

Case managers are provided to empower refugees to better acculturate and integrate into the local community and American Lifestyle. Services provided: assistance with housing, Food Stamp applications, Medicaid renewals, transportation, interpretations services, school registration and instructional orientations to teach self-sufficiency.

This program is for REFUGEES ONLY.

Juliana Horn Send email
(210) 222-1294
Updated within the last 2 months.

Our Casas Resident Council allows first-time home buyers to purchase an affordable, single-family home in San Antonio. 

First-time homebuyer

U.S citizen or permanent resident

Must be at 80% AMI or less

Application can be located here.

Incentives
  • For Prospective Homeowners
Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last 2 months.

The San Antonio Aids Foundation (SAAF) provides housing assistance for individuals who are currently enrolled in the program. These services include:

Transitional Housing

Because housing stability is a crucial element in maintaining an HIV treatment regimen, SAAF provides transitional housing for up to 15 individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. The facility includes rooms for men, women, transgender, and non-binary people living with HIV. Residents may remain in the program for up to 180 days and are eligible to re-enter after 90 days. SAAF’s transitional house is a substance and alcohol-free environment.

Participants in the program are referred from organizations providing HIV services or other social support programs, such as justice system discharge units, hospitals, or drug treatment centers. Residents are required to pay 30% of their adjusted gross income in rent monthly.

Rental Assistance

Since 2000, the San Antonio AIDS Foundation has administered Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), a HUD program, assistance of up to 30 months – providing clients with long-term rental assistance.

Housing services are available for those currently enrolled in SAAF.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last 2 months.

The Financial and Housing Recovery Center is part of the Recovery and Resiliency Plan for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The plan includes a section on community resilience, which ensures that households and businesses affected by COVID-19 have the resources and tools to become financially resilient and better prepared to withstand future economic challenges.

Financial Benefits Navigation
Through Financial Benefits Navigation we work with federal, state, and local benefits providers and with community partners, to include referral services such as unemployment, TANF, CHIP, housing authority waitlist registration, utility assistance, rent/mortgage assistance, etc.

Financial Counseling
Financial Counselors through the Financial and Housing Recovery Center, assist residents with budgeting, debt management, credit report education, and linking to positive products through Bank On San Antonio, etc.

Currently, all appointments are virtual via email and phone. To schedule an appointment, please call the number below or copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://www.sanantoniofec.org/Make-An-Appointment/Claude-Black-Community-Center-Appointment
Updated within the last 3 months.

The Financial and Housing Recovery Center is part of the Recovery and Resiliency Plan for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The plan includes a section on community resilience, which ensures that households and businesses affected by COVID-19 have the resources and tools to become financially resilient and better prepared to withstand future economic challenges.

Financial Benefits Navigation
Through Financial Benefits Navigation we work with federal, state, and local benefits providers and with community partners, to include referral services such as unemployment, TANF, CHIP, housing authority waitlist registration, utility assistance, rent/mortgage assistance, etc.

Financial Counseling
Financial Counselors through the Financial and Housing Recovery Center, assist residents with budgeting, debt management, credit report education, and linking to positive products through Bank On San Antonio, etc.

Currently, all appointments are virtual via email and phone. To schedule an appointment, please call the number below or copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://www.sanantoniofec.org/Make-An-Appointment/Willie-Velasquez-Appointment
Updated within the last 3 months.

Are you ready to leave the past behind and start over? For those who want to start a new life, a better life, Changin' Lives is here to offer resources, to listen, and to let you know that you are not alone. We work through your challenges to help you reach your goals.

We want to help you become a self-sufficient, successful, productive citizen of our community by connecting you with felony-friendly employers, affordable housing resources, medical and social services referrals, mentoring, and one-on-one client case management.

By appointment only. Please call during business hours to schedule an appointment.

Free

Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Dolores (Bianca) Castoreno
(210) 797-4343
Updated within the last 2 months.