The REHABARAMA Program brings together local contractors, volunteer groups, students, and sponsors to preserve historic and aging homes to allow for aging in place and generational wealth.

Qualified participants are eligible to receive assistance with home repair and maintenance projects focused on prolonging the useful life of the home and maintaining a living environment that is safe, dry, and warm. This is a minor repair program that will help with up to $25,000 in repairs.

Qualifying scopes of work include repair and maintenance projects to address one or more of the following:

Building envelope (siding, soffit, fascia, roof penetrations, skirting).

Structural systems (foundation, stabilization, reinforcement of
structural elements, masonry).

Non-compliance with property maintenance code issues.

Weatherization and comfort (wood window repair, windows screens, door repair, insulation).

Longevity (scraping, caulking, painting, flashing, gutter repair).

Safety (porch repair and decking, accessibility).

To qualify for the program:
•    homeowners must live in the home.
•    homeowners must make below 80% AMI.
•    And the home must be built before 1960.  

Click here for a program overview, eligibility requirements, and more.

The SaveNow Casa Verde Weatherization Program helps income-qualifying homeowners and renters reduce energy loss (and costs) with free energy efficiency improvements.

FREE ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES MAY INCLUDE:

• Attic insulation
• Wall insulation
• Air-sealing measures
• Replacement of incandescent light bulbs with LEDs
• Duct sealing 
  
  Click here to apply

• This is a free program for income-qualified homeowners and renters
• Customer must meet the income guidelines, and the home must meet program guidelines
• Customer or a representative 18 years of age or older must be on the premises at all times while contractors and/or CPS Energy staff are working

Free

The Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program assists qualified homeowners with low to moderate income to rehabilitate their properties by providing deferred forgivable loans to cover the cost of the needed repairs. These repairs focus on health and safety, accessibility, and major system concerns.

Click here for eligibility requirements and terms.

The City of San Antonio’s Green and Healthy Homes (SAGHH) provides assistance to homeowners and landlords of residential properties (both single-family and multi-family ) in creating healthy, safe, energy-efficient and sustainable homes for families and children.

The SAGHH is working to prevent and correct housing-related health and safety hazards, such as addressing lead-based paint, household asthma triggers and fire hazards

Click here for more information.

Eligible requirements:

• The house must have been built prior to 1978; and
• House must be located within one of the City of San Antonio's 10 City Council Districts; and
• A child age 5 or under must reside in the home or spend at least 6 hours per week in the home; and
• Establish sufficient ownership interest
• The household must meet HUD-established Income Guidelines for families earning 80% or below of Area Median Income.

These documents must be included with your application:

• Proof of Identity - Current Picture I.D. (Texas Driver's License or Texas Department of Public Safety I.D.) and social security card(s) for all members of the household
• Proof of Income
• If employed, copies of pay stubs for the last three months for all employed household members.
• If you receive social security or disability benefits, copy of all award letters dated for the current year from Social Security (i.e. SSI, Survivor Benefits, Disability, etc.) and/ or retirement checks (Social Security, Civil Service, Pension, etc.).
• Copy of child(ren)'s lead test results for children between 1 and 5 years old (if available)
• 3 months of bank statements for all accounts (if applicable)
• For rental properties, please provide copy of lease or proof of rent.

Click here to apply.

The Under 1 Roof Program assists homeowner with replacement of worn and damaged shingles with new, energy-efficient white shingle roofs and solar underlayment proven to improve energy efficiency. Roof shingle replacement is limited to the primary house on the property. Roofing on detached structures will not be replaced (no detached garages, car ports, sheds, etc.).

The program provides a one-time grant and the City of San Antonio will place a restrictive covenant on the property requiring homeowners to maintain ownership and occupancy for five years after project completion.

Homes larger than 1,700 sq. ft. are subject to approval based on cost assessment and needs of the home. Metal roofs, gravel roofs, clay tiles and wood shingles are cost prohibitive and will be subject to review of current condition and costs to determine eligibility.

If insured, homeowner must not have received insurance payout for full roof replacement claims in the last five years. Claim documentation must be submitted. Neighborhood & Housing Services (NHSD) staff will review insurance claim history from the last five years to confirm eligibility.

Program eligibility requirements include but are not limited to:

• The property must be within San Antonio city limits (Districts 1-10)
• Must have a current year Homestead Exemption on the property
• Property taxes must be current (or must have proof of payment plan or deferral)
• Be a US citizen or Legal Resident
• The property must be solely owned and occupied (all owner(s) must reside there)
• Gross income must not exceed 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI)

The Home Rehab Application is available online for the Under 1 Roof and Green and Healthy Homes Programs. If selected for assistance, staff will review the application and determine the program for assistance based on home needs and current conditions.

Application Checklist:

• Completed & Signed Application
• Copy of Property Insurance declaration page if currently insured
• Current Picture ID or Driver’s License for all homeowners
• 3 Months Worth of current paystubs for all occupants in household (must be current and consecutive)
  • Only if self-employed: Copy of most recent Income Tax Return
• Current Award Letter from Social Security, Retirement Benefits, or Child Support
• Current Award Letter for any state or federal assistance program.
  • Provide documentation from the supportive agency stating the current amount being received or awarded for all occupants. (SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, Etc.)
• Return form to 1400 S. Flores St. San Antonio, TX 78204.

This program helps repair the homes of low-income homeowners who are located in the Westside of San Antonio. The rehabilitated homes will be renovated to meet building codes and address safety issues among other concerns to provide better living conditions for the homeowners. 

Our Casas is still accepting applications from homeowners whose homes need repairs for safety and health reasons and who live in the area between West Commerce, North Zarzamora, South General McMullen, and Laredo/Castroville Road.

Sidewalks, Inc. builds sidewalks in the City of San Antonio, Texas, through a cooperative effort of volunteers and donations of money and material resources. It began its work in 2006. The intention is to increase mobility within neighborhoods that have long suffered from the lack of infrastructure or dilapidated infrastructure.

Sidewalks are built in front of homes where residents are of low or moderate income. To date,10 sidewalk projects have been completed, all benefiting someone who is eldery or disabled/physically challenged, near a bus route and near an elementary school.

Projects selected must meet more than one of the following priorities:

• In front of homes of people who are disabled/physically challenged
• In front of homes of the elderly
• On bus lines
• Near Schools
• On routes from residential neighborhood to commercial resources

All sidewalks are built within the requirements on permitting of the Unified Development Code of the City of San Antonio. Sidewalks, Inc. sees itself as a “Friend of The Public Works Department of the City of San Antonio”. The immediate focus is on sidewalks in length of about 50 feet, which is the standard size of a lot. Sidewalks, Inc. is a non-profit and funding is limited, therefore not all applications submitted are guaranteed a sidewalk.

If you are interested in applying please fill out the nomination form.

Click here to contact us.

Merced makes health- and safety-related home repairs for very low-income homeowners who cannot afford to keep their homes safe, sanitary, or structurally sound.

The repairs can include but are not limited to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofs, foundations, and accessibility modifications such as ADA-compliant bathrooms and wheelchair ramps.

Merced also provides supportive services for homeowners. Merced staff connect them with resources to meet their needs in addition to safe housing, such as food security, healthcare, transportation, and
help create legal documents such as wills and advance directives.

Most of the homeowners Merced serves are older adults.

Call or email to learn about the current application process.

At this time, only homes in the following areas qualify for this service:

• Unincorporated Areas of Bexar County (properties not assessed city taxes)
• Alamo Heights
• Balcones Heights
• Elmendorf
• Grey Forest
• Helotes
• Kirby
• Leon Valley
• Live Oak
• Sandy Oaks
• Schertz
• Somerset
• Universal City
• and Von Ormy

Merced makes repairs at no cost to the homeowners.

Blueprint desires to help as many applicants as possible. However, we are limited to the number of homes we can work on and cannot assist every applicant.

Because we depend on volunteers to perform the restorative tasks, it can take some time to process an application or begin work on a home.

To be considered, an applicant must meet the following minimum standards:

• Homeowners must live inside 410 Loop and in one of the following ZIP Codes: 78202, 78203, 78206, 78207, 78208, 78210, 78211, 78214, 78220, 78225, 78226, 78237.
• Homeowners must live in the home.
• A homeowner must fall within Blueprint’s income guidelines (generally near or below the federal poverty level).
• Blueprint does not perform major plumbing, electrical or foundation work.
• Blueprint does not work on rental homes, mobile homes or two-story homes.
• Blueprint does not work on metal roofs.

Blueprint only accepts applications by mail.

Our mailing address is:

   Blueprint Ministries
   P.O. Box 782128
   San Antonio, TX 78278

Free. For more information, or to request an application, please call us. If no one is able to answer, please leave a message and we will return your call.

The aim is to directly impact communities, neighborhoods, and homes with services such as cleaning yards, performing minor home repairs, covering graffiti, providing support and assistance for elderly as well as providing urgent needs such as food, clothing, and teen interventions.

Adopt-A-Block engages volunteer teams of staff mentors, at-risk youth, community non-profits, businesses, and residents to serve the low-income communities of San Antonio. The vision is to impact the community one block, one family at a time.

Apply for plumbing services to repair burst pipes, broken pipes, cracked pipes, or frozen pipes after the freeze.

There are two options: Direct Plumbing Assistance, and Limited Rebate. Be sure to read the requirements for each option before applying for assistance.

Click here to learn more and apply.

Laterals to People helps residential customers repair the sewer lateral from outside their home to the property line.

To be eligible for this program you must:

• Be a SAWS sewer customer (water-only customers are not eligible).
• Must provide proof of current income (annual).
• Must be the homeowner and current occupant.
• Value of home must not exceed $300,000.
• Complete the Uplift application, which can be found here.

Plumbers to People helps residential customers repair leaking plumbing fixtures in their home.

Types of eligible repairs include:

• Leaking Faucets
• Leaking Toilets
• Broken Pipes

Problems such as clogged pipes are generally sewer-related and not eligible for this program.

Click here to apply.

BioTechs offers professional hoarder cleanup services from San Antonio to Austin, TX. We can help you, a loved one, or property owners declutter your property and restore your space from years of collecting and piling up.

For a free quote or to ask questions, simply give us a call.

The Bulky Center is free for City Solid Waste customers who pay an environmental fee; this fee appears on the CPS bill.

For residential customer use only; materials from commercial waste haulers will not be accepted.

Materials accepted at the Bulky Waste Collection Center differ from those accepted during curbside bulky item collection. Click here for a list of acceptable materials.

No bagged garbage is accepted.

There is a per-trip 4 cubic yard limit for bulk items and a 1 cubic yard limit for construction materials. 

No trailers will be accepted.

Materials loaded in trucks must not be over the fender wheel of the truck bed.

Required documents:

• a copy of your current CPS Energy bill
• a picture ID as proof of residency

The Bulky Center is free for City Solid Waste customers who pay an environmental fee; this fee appears on the CPS bill.

For residential customer use only; materials from commercial waste haulers will not be accepted.

Materials accepted at the Bulky Waste Collection Center differ from those accepted during curbside bulky item collection. Click here for a list of acceptable materials.

No bagged garbage is accepted.

There is a per-trip 4 cubic yard limit for bulk items and a 1 cubic yard limit for construction materials. 

No trailers will be accepted.

Materials loaded in trucks must not be over the fender wheel of the truck bed.

Required documents:

• a copy of your current CPS Energy bill
• a picture ID as proof of residency

Free Landfill Days happen four times a year, once each quarter, and offer you an opportunity to get rid of all your unwanted bulky waste for free.

Accepted Materials:

• Appliances
• Bagged litter (only at landfills)
• Carpet
• Fencing material
• Furniture
• Mattresses
• Tires (limit 6 passenger car tires per household)
• Toilets
• Water heaters

Unaccepted Materials:

• Brick
• Brush
• Commercial waste
• Construction materials/waste
• Dirt
• Industrial waste
• Lumber
• Roofing materials
• Sheetrock

• Must be a City of San Antonio solid waste fee ratepayer.
• Bring a valid picture ID.
• Bring a copy of your most recent CPS Energy Statement showing payment of City Services for Solid Waste Fee.
• Cover your loads with a tarp (by law, City Ordinance #2015-09-10-0760).

Comfy Casas provides minor home repairs and, various home appliances to low-income seniors and disabled adults.

Client referrals come from intake assessment coordinators, volunteers, and paid delivery drivers. These essential visits enable us to identify and address the clients' home safety needs. The coordinator conducts an initial walk-through in person or over the phone to discuss much-needed repairs with the client. Minor home projects completed by volunteers. Projects beyond the scope of this service are referred to other organizations.

One of the easiest things we can do is ensure the temperature in our clients' homes is seasonally appropriate. So that means providing ACs and heaters to ensure our clients stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. In 2020, we have helped 449 senior neighbors age comfortably and safely in their homes!

We are unable to accommodate major home repairs and electrical repairs.

To receive services from Comfy Casas:

• You must be receiving meals from Meals on Wheels San Antonio.
• Minor home repairs require the client to be the homeowner and reside in Bexar County.

Providing deaf and hard of hearing families with assistive technology such as flashing doorbells, flashing and vibrating alarm clocks, flashing carbon monoxide alarms (CO), flashing smoke detectors and fire alarms. All products help deaf and hard of hearing families to be safe in case of an emergency or fire.

Must be deaf or hard of hearing.

We will complete minor repairs and maintenance such as changing light bulbs and hanging pictures.

To be eligible for this program, you must:

• be 60 years or older, and
• live in our service area, which is zip codes 78209, 78217, 78218, 78234, 78239, 78247, parts of 78208, 78212, 78216, 78232, 78244, 78259, and Live Oak. (If you are in doubt, call.)

Free.

Donations accepted.

The Warm Hearts, Warm Homes program is a locally-funded project that delivers a free space heater to older adults or veterans who have no safe source of heat inside their homes.

Thanks to the continued generosity and contributions from our fellow citizens - since 2009, the Warm Hearts program has been able to support over 100 homes, every year, across our 13-County service area.

To qualify, persons must be 60 years of age or older and a resident of one of the 13 counties in the AACOG Region. The recipient must also have no current, safe means of heating in their home, or the existing heating source is not working. A stove or oven is not considered a safe and adequate source of heating a home, as this regularly leads to numerous fires and casualties in our community.

For more information, or to request a heater, call the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275 (or toll free at 866-231-4922) or email for details.

The Weatherization Assistance program is designed to help low-income individuals overcome the high cost of energy through the installation of energy conservation measures. Although the program does not address major home repairs, it can help lower the amount of energy used in a home by enhancing the structure's thermal boundary, ultimately helping a home stay warm in the colder months and cold in the warmer months.

Qualification for weatherization assistance is a three-step process.

1. The applicant's total household income must meet federal income eligibility requirements.
2. The person completing the application must be a U.S. Citizen or show proof of eligible Resident Alien Status to receive federal benefits.
3. The home must be structurally sound (no major roof repairs, plumbing leaks, foundation problems, faulty electrical wiring, or similar structural issues).

2023 Weatherization Assistance Program 

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and always be brought to an HHW Drop-Off Center.

Accepted Materials:

• Auto fluids
• Batteries
• Cooking oil
• E-waste
• Fluorescent light fixtures and ballasts
• Household cleaners and solvents
• Lacquer, shellac, furniture polish
• Oil filters
• Paint
• Pesticides
• Pool chemicals
• Printer cartridges

Unaccepted Materials:

• Ammunition or fireworks
• Commercial or medical waste
• Medicine
• Trash

Guidelines:

• Contents should be kept in the original container.
• If the container is leaking, transfer contents to a leakproof or lined cardboard box.
• Do not mix different materials in the same container or bag.
• Place all items in a box and put it in the trunk or truck bed during transport.
• A technician will unload the HHW materials and return the containers upon request.
• Materials brought in non-approved containers will not be accepted.
• Paint and other liquid waste are limited to five 5-gallon cans or 25 1-gallon cans with a 220-pound limit.

A recent CPS Energy bill showing payment of the Environmental Fee and a picture ID are required.

The Bulky Center is free for City Solid Waste customers who pay an environmental fee; this fee appears on the CPS bill.

For residential customer use only; materials from commercial waste haulers will not be accepted.

Materials accepted at the Bulky Waste Collection Center differ from those accepted during curbside bulky item collection. Click here for a list of acceptable materials.

No bagged garbage is accepted.

There is a per-trip 4 cubic yard limit for bulk items and a 1 cubic yard limit for construction materials. 

No trailers will be accepted.

Materials loaded in trucks must not be over the fender wheel of the truck bed.

Required documents:

• a copy of your current CPS Energy bill
• a picture ID as proof of residency

The Bulky Center is free for City Solid Waste customers who pay an environmental fee; this fee appears on the CPS bill.

For residential customer use only; materials from commercial waste haulers will not be accepted.

Materials accepted at the Bulky Waste Collection Center differ from those accepted during curbside bulky item collection. Click here for a list of acceptable materials.

No bagged garbage is accepted.

There is a per-trip 4 cubic yard limit for bulk items and a 1 cubic yard limit for construction materials. 

No trailers will be accepted.

Materials loaded in trucks must not be over the fender wheel of the truck bed.

Required documents:

• a copy of your current CPS Energy bill
• a picture ID as proof of residency

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and always be brought to an HHW Drop-Off Center.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and always be brought to an HHW Drop-Off Center.

Accepted Materials:

• Auto fluids
• Batteries
• Cooking oil
• E-waste
• Fluorescent light fixtures and ballasts
• Household cleaners and solvents
• Lacquer, shellac, furniture polish
• Oil filters
• Paint
• Pesticides
• Pool chemicals
• Printer cartridges

Unaccepted Materials:

• Ammunition or fireworks
• Commercial or medical waste
• Medicine
• Trash

Guidelines:

• Contents should be kept in the original container.
• If the container is leaking, transfer contents to a leakproof or lined cardboard box.
• Do not mix different materials in the same container or bag.
• Place all items in a box and put it in the trunk or truck bed during transport.
• A technician will unload the HHW materials and return the containers upon request.
• Materials brought in non-approved containers will not be accepted.
• Paint and other liquid waste are limited to five 5-gallon cans or 25 1-gallon cans with a 220-pound limit.

A recent CPS Energy bill showing payment of the Environmental Fee and a picture ID are required.

Free Landfill Days happen four times a year, once each quarter, and offer you an opportunity to get rid of all your unwanted bulky waste for free.

Accepted Materials:

• Appliances
• Bagged litter (only at landfills)
• Carpet
• Fencing material
• Furniture
• Mattresses
• Tires (limit 6 passenger car tires per household)
• Toilets
• Water heaters

Unaccepted Materials:

• Brick
• Brush
• Commercial waste
• Construction materials/waste
• Dirt
• Industrial waste
• Lumber
• Roofing materials
• Sheetrock

• Must be a City of San Antonio solid waste fee ratepayer.
• Bring a valid picture ID.
• Bring a copy of your most recent CPS Energy Statement showing payment of City Services for Solid Waste Fee.
• Cover your loads with a tarp (by law, City Ordinance #2015-09-10-0760).
• Customers at this location may be required to wear a safety vest on loan.

Click here for dates, times, and other information.

The Critical Financial Assistance program is designed to provide short-term financial help for military families who are experiencing financial hardship.

If you need financial assistance for overdue bills, repairs, or other critical family needs and you are a current of former military service member, you may be eligible for Operation Homefront's Critical Financial Assistance. 

Click here for eligibility requirements.

Click here for application and program information.

Effective Jan 1, 2024, Operation Homefront’s Critical Financial Assistance program will be shifting to a new application process. The process includes a 10-day Application and Initial Processing Period (Days 1-10), a 10-day Evaluation and Review Period (Days 11-20), and a 10-day Notification and Final Processing Period (Days 21 to end of month).?

The Missions Ministry allows First Baptist Church of Castroville to reach out to our community and help those in need so we can demonstrate the love of God as individuals and as a church. 

We seek to assist those who are in need and/or are not physically capable of making repairs to their homes.

Our work crews build or repair homes for families residing in dangerous structures due to damage and disrepair.

For information regarding the Missions Ministry, please email the Missions Minister, Tina Santee.

The First Baptist Church of Castroville will provide repair services in the area as needed during spring and summer breaks.