Our objective is to expand affordable housing under the auspices of the Housing Authority of Bexar County, to create housing for the elderly and multi-family housing by utilizing public and private funds through partnerships with other entities, to institute homeownership and assist families in locating housing counseling and down payment assistance through other available resources.
Often referred to as Section 8, the Housing Choice Voucher program is a federal program that helps low-income families, elderly persons, veterans, and disabled individuals afford housing.
This federal program provides rental assistance to non-elderly individuals with disabilities who are transitioning from homelessness or institutional settings, or who are at risk of these situations.
The FSS program is a voluntary, five-year program that helps families in public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs increase their income and achieve financial independence.
The Emergency Housing (EHV) voucher program provides rental assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or those who are at risk of homelessness.
The Foster Youth Independence initiative program makes Housing Choice Voucher assistance available to Public Housing Agencies in partnership with Public Child Welfare Agencies.
The VASH program combines HCV rental assistance for homeless Veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Community resources and assistance programs are essential for individuals and families facing financial hardships. These programs actively connect families with vital housing resources and payment assistance options, ensuring they have access to the resources they need.
