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South Texas Heroes Housing Assistance

This program is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commissions Fund for Veterans' Assistance. The Fund for Veterans' Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families. For more information, visit www.TVC.Texas.gov.

South Texas Heroes Housing Assistance

This program is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commissions Fund for Veterans' Assistance. The Fund for Veterans' Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families. For more information, visit www.TVC.Texas.gov.

In 2021

0

Veterans Served

0

Dependents Served

$ 0

Rental Assistance

The South Texas Heroes Housing Assistance (STHHA) Program serves veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The program assists veterans and their dependents to acquire or maintain safe and affordable housing by providing monthly rental assistance as well as deposits for rent and utilities. In addition to housing and utilities, each participant is provided a case manager that provides referrals to help meet basic needs and their educational and employment goals.  

    To apply, download and print the application. The following documents are required to be submitted with your application.

    PROOF OF VETERAN STATUS

    (must show proof of honorable or general under honorable conditions discharge status)
    Acceptable Documents may include:
        • DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
        • NGB-22, National Guard Report of Seperation and Record of Service
        • NA Form 13038, Certification of Military Service
        • Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) official letter or disability letter with character of service listed
        • E-Benefits summary letter with character of service listed
        • Honorable discharge certificate

    PROOF OF ALL MEMBERS IN THE HOUSEHOLD

    Acceptable Documents may include:
        • Uniform Services Identification Card
        • State of Texas Issued Driver License with Veteran designation, Photo identification
        • Photo ID
        • Social Security Card
        • Birth Certificate
        • Marriage Certificate
        • Adoption Certificate

    PROOF OF ALL GROSS INCOME FOR THE PAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF APPLICATION

    (must include all household members 18 years of age or older)
    Acceptable Documents may include:
      • Pay stubs or employment verification
      • VA Award Letter
      • SSI Award Letter
      • TANF
      • Child Support
      • G.I. Bill

Contact Us

For assistance with your application, please contact one of the following resource locations serving your county. You may also complete the contact form for our staff to get in touch with you.

Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, and San Patricio counties
Teresa Huerta
900 N. 6th St. Kingsville, TX
361-664-0145 Ext. 2013
teresa.huerta@cacost.org

Cameron and Willacy counties
Amanda Pineda
1822 W. Jefferson Ave, Harlingen, TX
956-476-6113
amanda.pineda@cacost.org

In 2021

Veterans Served
0
Dependents Served
0
Rental Assistance
$ 0

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