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COMPARISON CHART

PUBLIC HOUSINGVOUCHER PROGRAMBEACON COMMUNITIESPARTNERSHIPS
Property OwnerOpportunity HomePrivate Sector Landlord or Property Management CompanyProperty Management CompanySingle Asset limited partnership or limited liability company
How rent is paidTo Opportunity HomeTenants pay a portion of rent, based on income, to the Landlord or Property Management Company. Opportunity Home pays the remaining portion of rent through Housing Assistance Payments.Tenant and/or Opportunity Home pays a portion of rent to the Property Management CompanyTenant pays 100% of the rent, unless tenant is a Public Housing client or Voucher client
How to applyApplicants apply onlineApplicants apply online when the waitlist is openedApplicants apply directly through the propertyApplicants apply directly through the property, except PH units in which case Opportunity Home maintains the waiting list
Wait Time2 to 7 years2 to 3 yearsVaries by propertyVaries by property
Selection ProcessApplicants are called from the waitlist and screened for eligibilityApplicants are called from the waitlist and screened for eligibilityBased on availabilityBased on availability

ELIGIBILITY

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).

SAN ANTONIO, TX HUD METRO FMR AREA

FY 2023 INCOME LIMIT AREA = SAN ANTONIO TEXAS HUD METRO FMR AREA
MEDIAN INCOME = $88,600

FY 2023 INCOME LIMIT CATEGORY1 PERSON2 PERSON3 PERSON4 PERSON5 PERSON6 PERSON7 PERSON8 PERSON
VERY LOW (50%) INCOME LIMITS$30,750$35,150$39,550$43,900$47,450$50,950$54,450$57,950
EXTREMELY LOW INCOME LIMITS$18,450$21,100$24,860$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420$50,560
LOW (80%) INCOME LIMITS$49,150$56,200$63,200$70,200$75,850$81,450$87,050$92,700

* The FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act changed the definition of extremely low-income to be the greater of 30/50ths (60 percent) of the Section 8 very low-income limit or the poverty guidelines as established by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), provided that this amount is not greater than the Section 8 50% very low-income limit. Consequently, the extremely low income limits may equal the very low (50%) income limits.

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APPLY FOR HOUSING

After reviewing eligibility requirements above, you can apply any time for Assisted Housing Programs and Public Housing Program through our online application.

Applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program are accepted only when the waitlist is open. Openings will be advertised on our home page.

Wait times can be anywhere between two to seven years.

You may also learn more about other income-based housing options here.

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RESOURCES

Waitlist FAQs

Creating an Applicant Portal

How to Check Your Status

The Application Process


AFTER YOU APPLY

Please keep your contact information up to date. Create your portal account 24 hours after submitting your application to keep your information up to date and check your waitlist status. If we are unable to make contact, you will be removed from the waitlist.

When your application reaches the top of the waitlist, a pre-application packet will be sent to you by regular mail and is due back within 10 business days of the mailing date.

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FINAL APPLICATION & SCREENING PROCESS

When an applicant’s name reaches the top of the waitlist, they will receive a letter with instructions on how to begin the eligibility process. Information provided to Opportunity Home by the applicant will be verified for accuracy and eligibility.