Eviction/Homelessness Prevention near
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Neighborhood & Housing Services (NHSD)
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The Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP) closed on March 1, 2022.
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In the meantime, check the Help Pay for Housing category for other options.
by United States Interagency Council on Homelessness
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Mediation programs for landlord/tenant disputes such as eviction, nonpayment, maintenance issues, etc.
Mediation is a structured process in which an impartial person, the mediator, facilitates communication between the parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or an understanding between them. If the parties reach a mutually acceptable understanding, the mediator guides them in developing a written agreement.
Prevention is a coordinated homelessness prevention and eviction response system to help low-income households resolve a crisis that could otherwise lead to a loss of housing. Common prevention methods include short-term financial assistance, legal assistance, housing case management, etc. Below are the specific details for this prevention program:
- Past due, current and up to 3 months of expected rent costs
- Past due, current or up to 3 months of expected utility and home energy expenses
- After the initial 3 months of forward assistance, you can apply for 3 additional months of assistance if funds are still available.
(ESG-CV I, TDHCA)
Income must be at or below 80% of area median income. Applicant must be a Bexar County Resident and at risk of homelessness with eviction notice, qualified for unemployment or atest to reduction in household income, and live in unsafe or unhealthy housing conditions.
TRLA's Housing Group protects the rights of low-income tenants and homeowners with the aim of keeping them in their homes and reducing the number of people forced into homelessness.
Fighting discrimination by landlords, lenders, and government entities against tenants based on their race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, and national origin.
Enforcing tenant rights regarding landlord retaliation; repairs; late fee limitations; lease termination due to domestic violence, stalking, or military deployment; and catastrophes including hurricanes, fires, and tornadoes.
Defense of people who face eviction.
Defense of people who face termination of their Housing Choice Voucher assistance or have been denied access to subsidized housing programs.
Representing clients in administrative hearings with public housing authorities.
Free.
We’re here to help
Are your housing issues keeping you up at night? Do you owe your landlord money? Are you worried about eviction? We may be able to help!
- We offer free help and resources.
- Translators are available.
- Immigration status is not required.
If you are experiencing a disability-related housing crisis, you can contact our Housing Advocacy Team directly at here or call 1-833-212-4212. Voicemails and emails will be responded to within two business days.
Prevention is a coordinated homelessness prevention and eviction response system to help low-income households resolve a crisis that could otherwise lead to a loss of housing. Common prevention methods include short-term financial assistance, legal assistance, housing case management, etc. Below are the specific details for this prevention program:
- One-month rental assistance
- One-month energy assistance up to $400
(Private funding program)
Income must not exceed 150% of Federal Poverty Level. For families with young children (under 5 years of age). You must be the leaseholder. 60 days proof of income, ID for all adults, birth certificate for children, current lease agreement will be required.
Prevention is a coordinated homelessness prevention and eviction response system to help low-income households resolve a crisis that could otherwise lead to a loss of housing. Common prevention methods include short-term financial assistance, legal assistance, housing case management, etc. Below are the specific details for this prevention program:
- Past due, current and up to 3 months of expected rent costs
- Past due, current or up to 3 months of expected utility and home energy expenses
- After the initial 3 months of forward assistance, you can apply for 3 additional months of assistance if funds are still available.
(ESG CV II, TDHCA)
Income must be at or below 80% area median income. Applicant must be at risk of homelessness with eviction notice, qualified for unemployment or atest to reduction in household income, and live in unsafe or unhealthy housing conditions.