San Antonio Rental Assistance: 14 Programs To Help You Pay Rent
In this community resources guide, you will find information regarding emergency rental assistance programs in San Antonio Texas.
If you’re one of the thousands of people who have been affected by the recent rent increases in San Antonio, you may be feeling overwhelmed and stressed about how you’re going to make ends meet.
It’s hard enough making rent each month, but when inflation causes rent and utility bills to go up it can feel downright impossible.
This article will provide you with 14 nonprofits in San Antonio TX that can offer help paying rent or the light bill. Continue reading to find programs to contact if you need financial assistance.
1.) SAMMinistries
SAM Ministries is a local nonprofit that provides financial assistance in San Antonio to families who are facing homelessness. The assistance programs that they provide include:
- Rent Assistance in San Antonio – If you need help paying your monthly rent this program may be able to assist you.
- Utility Assistance – The same goes for their utility assistance program. You can get help paying light bills in San Antonio by contacting SAM Ministries.
- Long Term Housing Assistance – SAM can also link you to long-term housing in San Antonio. If you are needing information about long-term housing you can dial 210.979.6188 for more information. You can visit the Sarah website to start the process of finding a housing program in San Antonio if you are currently homeless.
For more information, you can visit the SAM Ministries website or call them at 210.340.0302.
2.) Salvation Army – San Antonio Area Command
The Salvation Army is a nonprofit that can help low-income families with rent and utility bills. If you need emergency financial assistance, this might be a good place to start.
Salvation Army provides housing programs in San Antonio. Whether you are needing emergency housing, transitional, or permanent housing, you can find more information here.
If you need help with food or a past due light bill you can contact the San Antonio Salvation Army at 210.352.2000. There are multiple Salvation Army locations that you can visit and you will find the addresses here.
3.) City of San Antonio – Neighborhood and Housing Services Department
You can contact the San Antonio Neighborhood and Housing Services Department for many financial assistance programs related to housing. They offer a home repair program in San Antonio. This program assists with minor repairs to your home.
If you need help with a downpayment on a home, this program can also help you. They offer between $1000 and $30,000 for downpayment assistance if you are buying a home in San Antonio Texas.
In addition, if you are facing eviction and need emergency rental assistance they may be able to help you with that as well. You just need to be:
- A San Antonio or Bexar County Resident
- Have an eviction notice
- If you are outside of SA/Bexar County, you can contact Alamo Service Connect at 210.477.3275 to learn about more financial assistance programs.
If you would like to apply for any of these programs or learn more information, visit the City of San Antonio website or call 210.207.5900.
4.) Alamo Service Connection
Alamo Service Connection, also known as Alamo Area Council of Governments is an agency that helps senior cities in Bexar County.
They offer the following financial assistance programs to senior citizens in San Antonio Texas:
- Emergency rent and utility assistance.
- Transportation assistance.
- Linkage to food programs like meals on wheels and congregate meals.
- Home repairs for seniors in San Antonio.
You can reach them by calling 210.477.3275 or visiting the Alamo Area Council of Governments website.
5.) Endeavors, Inc.
Endeavors, Inc. provides San Antonio rent assistance for people who need emergency financial assistance. This agency also offers housing program to low-income families who are facing eviction or homelessness.
You can reach this nonprofit by dialing 210.431.6466 or going to the Endeavors website.
6.) Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. (Utility Assistance)
Catholic Charities does not offer rent assistance in San Antonio, but they can help families needing financial assistance with past due utility bills. They also help with utilities, food pantries, assistance applying for food stamps in San Antonio, clothing, and more. If you are in danger of having your lights cut off, they may be able to help you.
You can contact them by calling 210.226.6178, visiting 1801 W Cesar E Chavez Blvd 78207, or visiting their website.
7.) SARAH (Homeless Help San Antonio)
The Sarah website offers links to and information about local San Antonio nonprofits that can connect you to emergency shelters and long term housing.
If you are homeless or facing eviction, consider visiting the Sarah website to learn about nonprofits that can assess you for long term housing programs. If you qualify they can refer you to those nonprofits for additional assistance.
8.) Homeless Connections Hotline
The Homeless Connections Hotlline is a San Antonio service that will connect you to emergency shelters, food, and clothing.
If you are facing eviction or are homeless, consider calling the Homeless Connections Hotline at 210.207.1799 to learn more about how they can help you.
9.) San Antonio Housing Authority
The San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA) provides housing assistance to low-income families in San Antonio Texas. This is a place where you can apply for Section 8 or Public housing programs.
One thing that you should know is many of these housing programs in San Antonio have long waitlists. If you are open to moving outside of San Antonio, look for cities with smaller populations. These areas have shorter waiting lists. Use this article with A Listing Of Every Housing Authority In Texas to find cities with smaller populations and the numbers to the housing authorities in that area.
They have many programs that can help with rent, utility bills, and down payments on a home.
To learn more about these programs or to apply for assistance, visit the SAHA website or call 210.477.6000.
10.) Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM)
Christian Assistance Ministry also known as CAM can provide you with emergency utility assistance in San Antonio. This nonprofit can also help with services like:
- ID assistance in San Antonio.
- Help to get a birth certificate.
- Food assistance in San Antonio.
- Homeless services like showers, hygiene kits, mailboxes for the homeless in San Antonio, and more.
For more information about this financial assistance program in San Antonio visit the CAM website, one of their two locations (110 McCullough Ave SATX 78215 or 5084 DeZavala SATX 78249), or call them at 210.223.4099.
11.) Bexar County Economic and Community Development Department
Another program that provides utility assistance in San Antonio is the Economic & Community Development Department. They offer financial assistance with light bills when you need help paying your utilities.
Households that are considered priorities are those with senior citizens, the elderly, and low income families with children under 16 years old. You can dial 210.335.3666 to apply for this program.
Seniors and those with disabilities can apply for a San Antonio long term utility assistance program called CEAP or Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program. This LIHEAP program provides those who qualify with utility assistance for multiple months. You can apply by calling 210.335.3666 or by visiting the Bexar County website.
12.) San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
If you need help paying your water bill in San Antonio there is a program called Uplift that can help you. You can either choose to apply for utility assistance in Bexar County through this program or offer help to someone else to pay their water bill.
For more information, you can visit the Uplift website or call them at 210.233.2273 or 210.704.7297.
13.) Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program (RACAP)
RACAP is an organization of churches in San Antonio that provide financial assistance to low income families who need help with basic needs. This program can help with rent, utility bills, prescription assistance, and food.
To receive assistance you must live in the following zip codes:
- 78108
- 78109
- 78124
- 78132
- 78148
- 78154
- 78233-Live Oak only
- 78247
- 78266
Visit the Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program website or call them at 210.658.3336.
14.) United Way (211)
If you’ve exhausted all of the resources above, your last option could be to contact United Way. Simply dial 211 to speak to a resource specialist. Provide them with your Bexar County zip code and they will connect you to local nonprofits who may be able to assist you.
You can also use the 211 website to find local resources on their website.
Conclusion
San Antonio has many different resources for San Antonio rent assistance programs. If you’re living in Bexar County and need help paying your rent or utilities, there are a number of options available to you.
To find out more about these San Antonio emergency rent assistance programs, contact any of the nonprofits listed above. You can also contact 211 United Way and they will provide you with a number of nonprofits that help with rent assistance in San Antonio Texas.
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Nick Bryant is the author of Understanding Healthcare Is Half The Battle and a Senior Counselor with 13+ years of experience working in community health and mental health. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching WWE on Friday nights, and working toward a Google Data Analytics certification. If you have additional questions about community resources or government assistance programs, simply leave a comment below and he will follow up as soon as possible.
