We know that so many people in San Antonio are unsure about where their next rent or mortgage

payment will come from. The statewide moratorium on evictions has expired, and we know that is
compounding stress for people who were already behind.

We want everyone who might be struggling with rent right now to know that we are here to help and
that there are still protections in place.

The City of San Antonio’s Emergency Housing Assistance Program can help people struggling to pay their
rent, mortgage, and utilities. If someone receives a notice to vacate due to nonpayment of rent, the City
can help and we want to help. Please call 210-207-5910 and we will walk them through the process and
help them get resources to pay their rent.

 If someone receives a notice to vacate due to nonpayment of rent, the City can help and we
want to help. Applications can be submitted online or by phone by calling 210-207-5910. We
will walk callers through the process and help them get resources to pay their rent.

 The CARES Act prevents properties that received a federal subsidy or federally-backed mortgage
from issuing notices to vacate for non-payment of rent or charging late fees through July 24 th.
About half of the rental properties in San Antonio are subject to the CARES Act. After July 24 th,
the properties can proceed with the eviction process which starts with a 30-day notice to vacate
for all federally subsidized properties. You can find out if you live in or operate a CARES
property by viewing the City’s searchable map. If you live in income-qualified housing or you
pay rent with a voucher, you are protected. Many market-rate units are also covered.

All evictions filed through July 24th must include a sworn statement from the plaintiff that the
property is not subject to CARES. Violations of the CARES Act can be reported to the Texas
Department of Housing & Community Affairs. All complaints must be submitted in writing here.
If you want to submit your complaint yourself but do not have access to the internet or have a
disability, submit a compliant over the phone by calling (512) 475-3800

 The Bexar County Justices of the Peace will open on June 2 nd, but will not schedule any hearings
until at least mid-June. That means that if an eviction was filed in a precinct, it will not be heard
for at least two weeks and tenants have more time to reach an agreement with their landlord or
find a new place to live.

 Precincts sent out a notice to defendants and plaintiffs to let them know when they need to
appear for their hearing. We’ve partnered with the precinct judges to include information on
the emergency housing assistance program and the Right to Counsel Program.  Defendants will
be encouraged to reach out to the City or County and apply for the rental assistance programs.

 Additionally, the City and County will both be present at each of the precinct court hearings to
offer last-minute eviction prevention help.
 Finally, we are happy to offer free legal aid for income-qualified renters who are facing eviction
or navigating challenges with their landlord. Our Right To Counsel program is available for
anyone who income qualifies and can be accessed by calling (210)212-3702 or emailing
rtc@trla.org