Rental assistance in San Antonio: every program explained

Last updated 2026-07-09

What rental assistance programs exist in San Antonio?

San Antonio has both a large local housing authority and a city government that runs its own rental assistance separately. Most Texas cities have one or the other. San Antonio has both, so you have real options even when one door is shut.

The four main layers are:

1. SAHA Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8). The San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA) administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher program, the country's largest rental subsidy. A voucher covers the gap between 30 percent of your adjusted monthly income and the local payment standard. SAHA had roughly 14,500 vouchers under lease as of its most recent Annual Plan filing, serving households at or below 50 percent of Area Median Income (AMI). Federal rules require that 75 percent of new admissions come from households at or below 30 percent AMI ^[1].

2. City of San Antonio emergency and short-term rental assistance. The city's Neighborhood and Housing Services Department (NHSD) runs programs funded by HUD's HOME Investment Partnerships Program and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). These cover back rent and up to three months of forward rent for households facing eviction, with income limits set between 30 and 80 percent AMI depending on the fund ^[2].

3. Texas Rent Relief and state ERA programs. Texas spent $1.9 billion in federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) money during COVID. The formal Texas Rent Relief program closed to new applications in 2022. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) still manages ongoing affordable housing resources, and some ERA-funded local allocations were passed through to Bexar County and the city ^[3].

4. Nonprofit and faith-based emergency funds. Groups like Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio, SAMMinistries, and the San Antonio Food Bank fill gaps when government programs have waitlists or paperwork demands that a household can't meet in time. These funds are smaller, usually capped at one month's rent, and they refill on no set schedule.

Knowing which layer fits saves weeks of chasing dead ends. A household with zero income and an eviction notice due in five days needs the emergency tier, not the voucher waitlist.

Who qualifies for rental assistance in San Antonio?

Eligibility rules differ by program, but three factors show up in every one: income relative to AMI, household size, and citizenship or immigration status.

Income limits. HUD updates AMI figures for the San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA every year. For 2024, the published limits are ^[4]:

Household size	30% AMI	50% AMI	80% AMI
1 person	$17,950	$29,900	$47,800
2 persons	$20,500	$34,200	$54,650
3 persons	$23,050	$38,450	$61,500
4 persons	$25,600	$42,700	$68,300
5 persons	$27,650	$46,150	$73,800

SAHA's voucher program admits primarily at or below 50% AMI, with the federal 75% targeting rule pushing most new slots to households at or below 30% AMI ^[1]. The city's emergency funds typically allow up to 80% AMI for HOME-funded help.

Citizenship and immigration status. HUD programs under 24 CFR Part 5 require that at least one household member be a U.S. citizen or have eligible immigration status. Mixed-status households can still receive prorated assistance based on the eligible members' share ^[5]. Some city and nonprofit funds carry no such restriction, which matters for undocumented households.

Active eviction proceedings. Being in an eviction case often speeds your access to emergency funds instead of blocking it. The city's ESG-funded prevention and rapid rehousing programs specifically target households who have received a notice to vacate or are in Justice Court.

Prior evictions and criminal history. SAHA follows HUD's guidance on criminal screening, which limits blanket bans and requires an individualized look under fair housing principles ^[6]. A prior eviction on your record doesn't automatically kill your shot at emergency city funds, though a private landlord can still weigh it.

How does SAHA's Section 8 waitlist work and is it open?

SAHA's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist is the most in-demand rental assistance resource in the city. It opens rarely, stays open for a short window (sometimes just days), and can collect tens of thousands of applications before it closes again.

As of mid-2025, SAHA's voucher waitlist is closed to new applicants. SAHA posts waitlist status on its site at saha.org. When it opens, SAHA announces it through local media, its own mailing list, and HUD's resource pages. Signing up for SAHA's email alerts is the most reliable early warning you can get ^[1].

Expect a long wait once you're on the list. SAHA doesn't publish a median wait time, but national HUD data suggests large urban housing authorities average two to seven years for voucher issuance. San Antonio's tight market and its population growth since 2020 have done nothing to shorten that window.

Preference categories can move you up. SAHA gives preferences to veterans and their families (under HUD-VASH priority rules), households experiencing homelessness, and households displaced by government action or disaster. If you fall into one of those groups, document it carefully in your application.

Here's what people miss: SAHA is not the only housing authority serving San Antonio. The Housing Authority of Bexar County runs separately and sometimes opens its list when SAHA's is closed ^[1].

For a wider picture of how Section 8 works nationally, including payment mechanics and tenant obligations, the HUD program overview is the place to start. You can also watch open Section 8 waiting lists across Texas to catch nearby authorities on their own opening cycles.

How do I apply for the city of San Antonio rental assistance program?

The City of San Antonio's rental assistance sits under the Neighborhood and Housing Services Department (NHSD). Intake has shifted over the years. As of 2024 and 2025, most applications route through the city's 211 line or through community partner organizations rather than a single city-run portal.

Here's how the process actually runs:

Step 1: Call 211. The United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County runs the 211 helpline. It screens you in real time and refers you to whichever fund has open slots right now, city, county, or nonprofit. One call covers more ground than applying to programs one at a time.

Step 2: Gather documents before you call. Programs almost always want a current lease, a notice to vacate or eviction court date (for emergency funds), proof of income for every household member (pay stubs, benefit letters, or a self-certification form for zero-income households), a government-issued ID, and Social Security numbers or immigration documents for eligible members.

Step 3: Apply to the NHSD program if referred. City-funded assistance goes straight to the landlord in most cases, so your landlord has to agree to take part and hand over a W-9 and bank details. Some landlords refuse. If yours won't cooperate, nonprofit funds that cut checks to tenants may be the way out.

Timeline. Emergency help through city-funded programs generally processes in two to four weeks from a complete application. If your eviction hearing is close, tell the intake worker right away. Some programs can send a landlord payment letter to Justice Court on your behalf to pause proceedings while funds move ^[2].

NHSD contact and program details are at sanantonio.gov/NHSD. Availability changes constantly, so the 211 referral beats checking individual program pages.

What nonprofit and faith-based rental help is available in San Antonio?

Government programs are slow and often closed. Nonprofit funds are smaller but faster. Here's the honest landscape.

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio runs one of the largest emergency assistance operations in the city. It provides one-time utility and rent help, generally capped at one month's rent, paid straight to the landlord or utility company. Income limits sit at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, and they serve everyone regardless of religion ^[7].

SAMMinistries focuses on homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing. If you're a family with children or a veteran at imminent risk of eviction, SAMMinistries has dedicated funding and can sometimes move faster than the city. They also provide case management, which matters if your housing trouble has deeper roots.

Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM) operates seven locations and offers rent, utility, and food help. They cap rent aid at one month and require that you haven't gotten assistance from them in the past 12 months, a common rule across faith-based programs.

Salvation Army San Antonio handles rental assistance through its social services division on a case-by-case basis. Funding swings month to month. Call before you make the trip.

Haven for Hope is the city's main campus for homeless services and connects households who have already lost housing to rapid rehousing.

A practical note. These groups all field heavy call volume. Calling at 8 a.m. when they open beats calling at noon by a wide margin. Many run appointment-only intake now, so walking in without calling ahead usually gets you turned away.

If you want the broader map of rental assistance programs, HUD keeps a resource locator at hud.gov that covers both federal programs and locally run funds.

How much rent will assistance actually cover in San Antonio?

For Housing Choice Vouchers, the payment amount comes from SAHA's payment standards, which HUD requires to land between 90 and 110 percent of the published Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for the San Antonio-New Braunfels HUD Metro FMR Area. HUD publishes FMRs every year. For FY2025, the San Antonio figures are ^[8]:

Unit size	FY2025 Fair Market Rent
Efficiency (studio)	$981
1-bedroom	$1,059
2-bedroom	$1,321
3-bedroom	$1,762
4-bedroom	$2,148

SAHA sets its actual payment standard somewhere in that 90 to 110 percent band, so the dollar amount it pays toward your rent can differ slightly from the FMR. You can request SAHA's current payment standard schedule directly or find it in the published Administrative Plan.

The voucher math works like this. SAHA pays the difference between 30 percent of your adjusted monthly income and the payment standard (or the actual rent, whichever is lower). If a unit rents above the payment standard, you cover the gap out of pocket on top of your 30 percent share. HUD lets a household pay up to 40 percent of income at initial lease-up when the rent tops the payment standard ^[5]. After that there's no hard cap on how much you can pay above the standard, but your own budget should decide that, not the rule.

For emergency assistance, city programs typically cover back rent up to twelve months and up to three months of forward rent, subject to funding. They ignore the FMR schedule and pay whatever the lease states, up to program caps.

Nobody has good published data on the average award for San Antonio city emergency programs specifically. The closest benchmark, national ERA data, put average awards around $4,200 per household during 2021 and 2022. San Antonio's cost of living runs below many coastal cities, so local awards likely came in somewhat under that national number.

What are the steps to use a Section 8 voucher to rent in San Antonio?

Getting the voucher is half the job. Using it means finding a landlord who will take it and a unit that passes inspection, all inside your voucher's validity period.

SAHA issues vouchers with an initial search period of 60 days, with extensions possible up to 120 or 180 days under certain conditions ^[1]. That clock starts on the date of your voucher letter.

Here's the sequence:

1. Get your voucher briefing packet. SAHA sends you to a briefing before issuing the voucher. Pay attention. The packet has your payment standard, income calculation, and the Request for Tenancy Approval (RTA) form a landlord will need to sign.

2. Find a willing landlord. This is the hard part in San Antonio's market. Texas law doesn't ban source-of-income discrimination the way California and New York do, so San Antonio landlords can legally turn down vouchers. Finding section 8 houses for rent takes real legwork. SAHA keeps a list of landlords who have participated before. HUD's resource locator and third-party listing sites help too.

3. Submit the RTA. Once a landlord agrees, they fill out the RTA form. SAHA then schedules a Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection of the unit.

4. Pass inspection. If the unit fails, the landlord gets time to fix the problems before SAHA approves the lease-up. Units that fail HQS repeatedly get dropped. The most common failures in San Antonio are peeling paint (especially in older construction), missing smoke detectors, and HVAC problems.

5. Sign the lease and the HAP contract. You sign a lease with the landlord. The landlord signs a Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract with SAHA. SAHA starts paying its share straight to the landlord, usually by ACH around the first of the month.

6. Report income changes. Under 24 CFR 982.551, you must report income changes promptly. Skip that and you can face repayment demands or termination of assistance ^[5].

VoucherReady's free voucher tools help you track search deadlines and organize paperwork during the landlord-search phase, which is where most applicants burn their time.

Can San Antonio landlords refuse Section 8 vouchers?

Yes, legally. Texas has no statewide source-of-income protection law as of mid-2025, and San Antonio has not passed a local ordinance against voucher discrimination either. A landlord here can decline a voucher holder for any reason or no stated reason, as long as the decision isn't based on race, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, or religion, which would break the federal Fair Housing Act ^[6].

That's the legal reality. The practical picture is friendlier than it sounds. Plenty of smaller landlords and longtime SAHA participants want voucher tenants because rent lands on time every month straight from SAHA. Turnover often runs lower in voucher-assisted units. For a housing authority landlord partner, the HAP contract also gives some cushion against nonpayment.

If a landlord refuses you and you believe the real reason was your race, disability, or another protected class (rather than the voucher itself), you can file a fair housing complaint with HUD at hud.gov/fairhousing or with the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division ^[6].

The practical advice. Don't burn your limited search-period days on landlords who aren't already participating or openly advertising voucher acceptance. Put your energy into confirmed participants.

Are there rental assistance options specifically for seniors or people with disabilities in San Antonio?

Yes, and these often carry shorter waits than the general voucher program.

SAHA public housing for seniors and people with disabilities. SAHA runs several public housing developments set aside for elderly (62+) and disabled households, including Alazan-Apache Courts, Cassiano Homes, and newer sites. These are separate from the voucher program and have their own waitlists, which are sometimes shorter.

HUD-VASH vouchers. For veterans experiencing homelessness, HUD-VASH pairs a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management. Applications go through the VA San Antonio Healthcare System, not SAHA directly. Priority goes to the most vulnerable veterans ^[9].

Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities. TDHCA administers the Section 811 Project Rental Assistance program in Texas, which places rental subsidies in specific multifamily developments accessible to non-elderly adults with disabilities. TDHCA maintains the Texas 811 PRA waitlist ^[3].

Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties. A big share of San Antonio's affordable stock is low income housing tax credit housing. This isn't a subsidy you apply for. You apply to live at a specific LIHTC property, which has income-restricted rents set at 50 or 60 percent AMI. Many have accessible units, and some reserve units for households with disabilities. TDHCA keeps a searchable database of Texas LIHTC properties ^[3].

For seniors specifically, the low income senior housing picture in San Antonio also includes HUD Section 202 properties, privately owned but HUD-subsidized developments built for low-income elderly households. The San Antonio area has several. HUD's multifamily housing locator lets you filter by senior housing ^[11].

What happens if I already owe back rent or face eviction in San Antonio?

An eviction notice or an active case in Bexar County Justice Court doesn't disqualify you from help. Most of the time it speeds your access.

Here's the immediate sequence if you have a court date:

Within 24 hours of getting the notice: Call 211 and say you have an eviction proceeding. Ask specifically about emergency eviction prevention funds and coordinated rapid assistance for families in Bexar County.

Contact the Justice Court about diversion. The Texas Judicial Branch operates eviction diversion programs through Justice Courts. The Bexar County Justice Courts have taken part in diversion efforts that let you request a continuance while rental assistance is processed.

Get a payment commitment letter. If a program approves your application but can't disburse funds before your court date, ask for a written commitment letter stating that assistance is approved and in process. Judges can and often do use it to postpone a judgment ^[2].

Free legal help. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) provides free legal representation to low-income tenants in Bexar County eviction cases. Their hotline is 1-888-988-9996. Tenants with counsel do markedly better in eviction court, and TRLA attorneys know which assistance programs can be timed with a legal strategy ^[10].

One hard truth. If your landlord already has a default judgment and a writ of possession is issued, options narrow fast. At that stage rapid rehousing (help moving to a new unit) replaces eviction prevention. SAMMinistries and Haven for Hope are the main entry points.

What should landlords in San Antonio know about accepting vouchers?

If you own rental property in San Antonio and you're weighing vouchers, here's the honest case both ways.

The case for. Rent arrives by ACH from SAHA reliably every month. Turnover can run lower, since voucher tenants are highly motivated to keep their subsidy, which means keeping the lease. The tenant's share is small (30 percent of income), so their portion stays consistent too. SAHA runs landlord briefings and staffs a dedicated landlord liaison.

The case against. HQS inspections add friction to lease-up. If the unit has deferred maintenance, you'll fix it before SAHA approves. Annual inspections create an ongoing compliance job. SAHA's payment standard can sit below open-market rent in some neighborhoods, so you may net less than with a market-rate tenant.

Steps to become a SAHA landlord partner: 1. Contact SAHA's Housing Choice Voucher department and say you want to participate. 2. List your unit through SAHA's landlord portal or on the go section 8 listing sites voucher holders actually use. 3. When a voucher holder submits an RTA, SAHA schedules an HQS inspection. 4. Sign the HAP contract and the lease with the tenant at the same time.

Under 24 CFR 982.308, landlords may use their own lease form as long as it doesn't conflict with HUD regulations and includes the HUD-required tenancy addendum ^[5]. You don't have to use SAHA's form.

VoucherReady's landlord kit covers the HQS inspection checklist, what the HAP contract requires, and how to list a unit so voucher holders find it. It's free for owners weighing their first voucher tenant.

For the broader view of HUD housing programs and what they ask of owners, HUD's landlord resource page is the reference ^[12].

How does San Antonio rental assistance compare to other large Texas cities?

San Antonio's rental assistance landscape holds its own against Houston and Dallas on program variety, but SAHA's voucher count relative to its renter population runs lower than the Houston Housing Authority's, which historically has one of the largest voucher portfolios in the country.

A few honest comparisons:

Wait times. Dallas Housing Authority and Houston Housing Authority have both carried similarly long voucher waitlists. Harris County moved its ERA money faster than most Texas jurisdictions during COVID, helped by its large direct allocation.

Payment standards. San Antonio's FMRs sit below Austin's, which have climbed sharply. Austin's FY2025 2-bedroom FMR is $1,847, against San Antonio's $1,321. That gap matters if you're thinking about porting a voucher between metros.

Local source-of-income protection. Neither San Antonio nor Houston nor Dallas has a source-of-income protection ordinance. Austin passed one in 2020, though its enforceability has been argued over under state preemption claims.

City-run emergency programs. San Antonio's NHSD runs a more consistently funded city-level emergency rental program than some peer Texas cities, partly because the city has kept its CDBG and HOME allocations working. San Antonio received roughly $20 million in HOME funds in recent grant cycles ^[2].

If you're thinking about porting a voucher to or from San Antonio, read the porting rules closely. The receiving housing authority (SAHA, if you're porting in) either absorbs or bills back your voucher, and San Antonio's payment standards can differ sharply from where your voucher started ^[5].

Frequently asked questions

Is SAHA's Section 8 waitlist open right now?

As of mid-2025, SAHA's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist is closed. SAHA opens it infrequently and for short windows. Check saha.org directly or sign up for their email alerts. The Housing Authority of Bexar County operates separately and sometimes runs different opening cycles than SAHA, so watch both.

How do I apply for emergency rental assistance in San Antonio if I'm about to be evicted?

Call 211 immediately and tell them you have an active eviction notice or upcoming court date. United Way of San Antonio runs 211 and screens callers for every available emergency fund in real time. Also contact Texas RioGrande Legal Aid at 1-888-988-9996 for free legal representation in Bexar County eviction court.

What income limit applies to San Antonio rental assistance programs?

It depends on the program. SAHA's voucher program admits households at or below 50% of Area Median Income, with 75% of new slots going to households at or below 30% AMI. For a family of four in 2024, that's $42,700 (50% AMI) or $25,600 (30% AMI). City emergency programs funded by HOME can allow up to 80% AMI.

Can undocumented immigrants get rental assistance in San Antonio?

Federal HUD programs require at least one household member to be a U.S. citizen or have eligible immigration status. Mixed-status households can receive prorated assistance. Some nonprofit and city-funded programs impose no immigration status requirement. Call 211 and explain your situation honestly; intake workers can point you to funds that apply.

How long does it take to get a Section 8 voucher in San Antonio?

Nobody publishes a reliable current median wait for SAHA. National HUD data for large urban housing authorities shows averages of two to seven years. San Antonio's population growth since 2020 has not narrowed that gap. Veterans (through HUD-VASH) and households experiencing homelessness may qualify for preferences that move them up faster.

What is the Section 8 payment standard for San Antonio in 2025?

SAHA sets its payment standard between 90 and 110 percent of HUD's Fair Market Rents. The FY2025 FMR for San Antonio is $1,059 for a 1-bedroom and $1,321 for a 2-bedroom. Contact SAHA directly for the exact current payment standard, since it can differ from the published FMR.

Do San Antonio landlords have to accept Section 8 vouchers?

No. Texas has no statewide source-of-income protection law, and San Antonio has no local ordinance requiring voucher acceptance. Landlords can legally decline voucher holders as long as they're not violating the federal Fair Housing Act by discriminating based on race, disability, sex, familial status, national origin, or religion.

What nonprofit organizations provide one-time rent help in San Antonio?

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio, Christian Assistance Ministry (seven locations), SAMMinistries, and the Salvation Army all provide emergency one-time rent assistance. Most cap help at one month's rent and require that you haven't received assistance from them in the past 12 months. Call at 8 a.m. when offices open for the best chance of reaching someone.

Is there rental assistance specifically for veterans in San Antonio?

Yes. HUD-VASH vouchers combine a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for veterans experiencing homelessness. Applications go through the VA San Antonio Healthcare System. SAMMinistries also runs veteran-specific rapid rehousing funding. Veterans Service Organizations can help connect you to these resources.

Can I use a Section 8 voucher to rent anywhere in San Antonio?

You can rent any unit in San Antonio or Bexar County where the landlord agrees, the rent falls at or below SAHA's payment standard (or within the allowed overage), and the unit passes HQS inspection. Some neighborhoods have very few participating landlords, so staying flexible on location improves your chances of using the voucher before it expires.

How do I find Section 8 housing listings in San Antonio?

SAHA keeps a landlord partner list. Third-party sites that list voucher-friendly rentals are also widely used by San Antonio voucher holders. Asking SAHA's landlord liaison directly for referrals to participating owners is often the fastest method. See our guide to finding section 8 houses for rent for a full search strategy.

What happens to my voucher if I want to move out of San Antonio?

You can port your voucher to another jurisdiction after living in the issuing authority's area for at least 12 months, or sooner if you have family or job reasons that qualify for an exception under 24 CFR 982.353. The receiving authority either absorbs your voucher or bills SAHA. Payment standards in the new location apply, which can change your subsidy amount a lot.

What is the difference between SAHA and the Housing Authority of Bexar County?

SAHA (San Antonio Housing Authority) primarily serves the City of San Antonio. The Housing Authority of Bexar County serves unincorporated parts of the county. Both administer Housing Choice Vouchers under separate administrative plans and sometimes open waitlists at different times, so applying to both when either is open is a reasonable move.

Does the city of San Antonio have its own rental assistance program separate from Section 8?

Yes. The city's Neighborhood and Housing Services Department (NHSD) runs HOME and ESG-funded rental assistance covering back rent and short-term forward rent for households facing eviction, typically at income limits up to 80% AMI. These are separate from SAHA's voucher program and are handled through 211 referrals and community partner organizations.

Sources

1. San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA), HCV Program and Annual Plan: SAHA administered roughly 14,500 vouchers; 75% of new admissions must be at or below 30% AMI per federal targeting rules; waitlist status and opening announcements posted at saha.org
2. City of San Antonio, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department (NHSD): City of San Antonio runs HOME and ESG-funded emergency rental assistance programs; received approximately $20 million in recent HOME grant cycles; programs process in approximately two to four weeks from complete application
3. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA): TDHCA administered Texas Rent Relief program ($1.9 billion ERA funds); administers Section 811 PRA and maintains LIHTC property database for Texas
4. HUD, FY2024 Income Limits for San Antonio-New Braunfels HUD Metro FMR Area: Published 30%, 50%, and 80% AMI limits by household size for San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA for FY2024
5. HUD, 24 CFR Part 982 - Section 8 Tenant-Based Assistance: Housing Choice Voucher Program: 24 CFR 982.551 requires prompt reporting of income changes; 24 CFR 982.308 addresses lease requirements and HUD tenancy addendum; 24 CFR 982.353 covers portability conditions; households may pay up to 40% of income at initial lease-up if rent exceeds payment standard
6. HUD Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity: Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, and religion; HUD guidance limits blanket criminal screening bans; fair housing complaints filed through hud.gov/fairhousing
7. Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio: Provides one-time emergency rent and utility assistance to households at or below 200% of federal poverty level regardless of religion
8. HUD, FY2025 Fair Market Rents for San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA: FY2025 FMRs: studio $981, 1BR $1,059, 2BR $1,321, 3BR $1,762, 4BR $2,148 for San Antonio-New Braunfels HUD Metro FMR Area
9. HUD, HUD-VASH Program: HUD-VASH combines Housing Choice Vouchers with VA case management for veterans experiencing homelessness; applications through local VA healthcare systems
10. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA): Provides free legal representation to low-income tenants in eviction proceedings in Bexar County; hotline 1-888-988-9996
11. HUD, Multifamily Housing Property Search (Section 202 and assisted housing locator): HUD multifamily housing locator allows filtering for senior housing (Section 202) and accessible units across San Antonio
12. HUD, Housing Choice Voucher Landlord Resources: HUD provides authoritative landlord guidance on HAP contracts, HQS inspection requirements, and voucher program participation