Mission: Improve the lives of our residents by providing quality affordable housing and building sustainable, thriving communities

Vision: Compassionate, equitable and vibrant communities where people thrive

PUBLIC HOUSING

VOUCHER PROGRAM

BEACON COMMUNITIES

PARTNERSHIPS

Property Owner

Opportunity Home

Private Sector Landlord or Property Management Company

Property Management Company

Single Asset limited partnership or limited liability company

How rent is paid

Opportunity Home

Tenants pay % of rent to the Landlord or Property Management Company. Opportunity Home pays the remaining portion of rent.

Tenant and/or Opportunity Home pays a portion of rent

Tenant pays 100% of the rent, unless tenant is a Public Housing client or Voucher client

How to apply

Applicants apply online

Applicants apply online

when the waitlist is opened

Applicants apply through the property

Applicants apply thru the property, except PH which Opportunity Home maintains the waiting list

Wait Time

2 to 7 years

2 to 3 years

Varies by property

Varies by property

Selection Process

Applicants are called & screened for eligibility

Applicants are called from the

waitlist and screened for eligibility

Based on availability

Based on availability

All adult family members must meet the following federal guidelines and applicant screening criteria:


  1. Be a family as defined in Opportunity Home’s Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy
  2. Meet HUD requirements on citizenship or immigration status
  3. Meet the applicant selection criteria and complete a full application appointment
  4. Meet the screening requirements related to criminal activity and have accepted prior rental history
  5. Not have any family members engaged in any criminal activity that threatens the life, health, safety or right to peaceful enjoyment of the premises by other residents, and not have any family members engaged in any drug-related criminal activity.
  6. Pay any money already owed to Opportunity Home and have an annual income that does not exceed income limits established by HUD (must not exceed 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) based on family size).


LOW (80%) INCOME LIMITS

1 Person

$49,150

2 Person

$56,200

3 Person

$63,200

4 Person

$70,200

5 Person

$75,850

6 Person

$81,450

7 Person

$87,050

8 Person

$92,700

Opportunity Home San Antonio

818 S. Flores Street

San Antonio, TX 78204

210.477.6000