Covid -19 Protections for Renters in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO (May 6, 2020) – The City of San Antonio and Bexar County jointly issued a message to landlords citing protections for area tenants during the COVID-19 crisis. The joint letter advised landlords that harassment of tenants is never acceptable and there are new protections that everyone should be aware of.
CONTACT: Edith Merla, 210-207-5462
Edith.Merla@sanantonio.gov
Monica Ramos, 210-335-2742
Monica.ramos@bexar.org
Covid-19 Hotline Numbers
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Rental/Mortgage Assistance
The City of San Antonio is accepting applications for emergency rent and mortgage assistance for individuals or families who live within the San Antonio city limits. San Antonio residents experiencing an emergency and hardship, please submit your request for assistance:
An online request does not guarantee financial assistance will be provided. Please do not submit more than one request for assistance. We will respond to you via email so be sure to check your email accounts often.
NOTICE: The online application will ask you to upload digital copies of required documents. Click here for a list of documents required for assistance.
Rent and Utility Assistance
Housing Assistance Portal
UtilityAssistance Portal
CoVID 19 Mortgage Relief
If you are having trouble making your mortgage payments due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, please contact your mortgage service provider to see what specific forms of relief may be available.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a Federal act that created two avenues of relief for homeowners with Federally-backed mortgages.
CoVID 19 Mortgage Relief
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a Federal act that created two avenues of relief for homeowners with Federally-backed mortgages.
