A sign stands in front of a rental property in a San Antonio neighborhood. Credit: Sanford Nowlin

With San Antonians struggling through rising property valuations and the economic fallout of the pandemic, an event this Saturday aims to connect them with resources that can help avoid foreclosures and evictions.

Organized by U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, and local partners, the Homeowner and Rental Assistance Fair will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Neighborhood Place, 3014 Rivas St.

Community groups and staff at the free gathering will help visitors access programs including:

  • The Homeowner Assistance Fund, which provides up to $40,000 to help households with delinquent mortgage payments and up to $25,000 for delinquent property taxes, property insurance or HOA and condo dues.
  • The Affordable Connectivity Program, which offers low-income households a discount up to $30 monthly on high-speed internet subscriptions. It also provides qualifying households with a one-time, $100 discount on the cost of a computer or tablet.
  • Emergency vouchers and rental assistance
  • Utility assistance
  • SNAP and nutrition assistance programs

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This article appears in Apr 20 – May 3, 2022.

Sanford Nowlin is editor-in-chief of the San Antonio Current. He holds degrees from Trinity University and the University of Texas at San Antonio, and his work has been featured in Salon, Alternet, Creative...