The feared spike in eviction filings due to the end of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium has yet to take shape, at least in Bexar County, local records show. Some say it’s too early to tell whether filings will skyrocket.
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Massive $250M housing bond proposed for election next May
Next May, for the first time, San Antonio voters will be asked to approve a $250 million housing bond toward affordability initiatives.
San Antonio’s home repair programs rebuild lives, but they’re not without critics
San Antonio’s repair program is targeting homes that were once deemed by the federal government as undesirable—a practice known as red lining.
Housing in San Antonio at crossroads with expired downtown incentive policy, new council members elected
In the area of housing, it seems likely that the early 2020s will mark another turning point for San Antonio.
Rammed earth. Giant screws as piers. City of San Antonio building sustainable housing that’s also affordable
San Antonio Affordable Housing Inc., a nonprofit branch of the city, plans to build two experimental homes on the far East Side, one using earthen materials for its walls, another whose foundation can be adjusted post-construction.
Olivo: Lone Star Brewery’s $24M incentive deal needed more critical analysis
Any concerns about the sheer size of the Lone Star’s $24 million incentive deal, or over the potential displacement of nearby residents, were outweighed by the fact that someone is finally breathing new life into these ghostly industrial shells after 25 years.
Developers wanting city tax breaks may be required to take housing vouchers
The proposed ordinance is intended to increase the housing options for low-income renters in San Antonio.
Tax breaks for developers under scrutiny in San Antonio, Texas capitol
A growing number of advocates are demanding that the City of San Antonio stop using property tax exemptions to build housing, while Texas lawmakers have a similar debate in Austin.
San Antonio’s housing program could expand to offer up to six months rental aid
San Antonio’s emergency housing assistance program could expand to cover six months of rent or mortgage payments for those struggling during the pandemic.