Housing Programs Application

Unfortunately, applications are closed until August 1st at 9:00am CST.

We have reached full capacity for the month of July. If you have already applied and have not been contacted yet, a representative will reach out to you soon. Our housing program applications open on the first of each month and close when we reach full capacity. Until applications reopen, please use this time to review the requirements below and gather all documents.

Please read all the information on this page carefully to ensure that you qualify for our housing programs and that you have the proper documentation for the application. If you have questions, please call our office at (512) 392-6694 ×31

What we provide

  • Rental assistance

  • Utility assistance

  • Temporary shelter

  • Case management support

Please see all program information on this page to learn more.

STOP: Do You Qualify?

For Rent + Utility Assistance,

Do you live in San Marcos?

  • If yes, your bill must be $3000 or less.

  • If no, you must live somewhere in Hays County and your bill must be $800 or less.

For Transitional Housing

  • You must pass a drug screen at the time of enrollment (or have prescription proof for controlled substances).

  • Pets are not allowed in the shelter.

Required Documents

Please upload documents on the attached application, with the exception of ID cards, which you will bring to your appointment.

  • Please bring social security cards for everyone who lives in the household, and photo IDs for every adult applicant.

  • 1) Last two current pay stubs for anyone living in the household.

    If you are self-employed, you will need two bank statements showing the name of the business.

    2) Documentation of any supplemental income (AFDC, SS, SSI, SNAP, SSDI, child support, unemployment, etc.)

  • Lease/mortgage agreement that shows you are the resident, your address, and how much you pay monthly.

  • Letter from landlord or lender on letterhead with their name, mailing address, and phone number so that we can contact them. This letter must state how much you pay each month and how much you currently owe.

  • A copy of the most recent bill with which you need assistance.

  • Documentation of your eviction status.

Until applications reopen, please use this time to review the requirements above and gather all documents.

We thank you for your time and consideration.