This 2026 guide covers the financial assistance programs available to San Antonio residents — monthly TANF cash help for families with children, Texas unemployment benefits if you lost work, and the City’s Housing Assistance Program for emergency rent and utility bills. Each entry includes who qualifies and how to apply. Want us to match you to the right programs? Try our free Apply for Me program.
| TANF Cash Help (Texas HHSC) | Monthly cash for families with children 18 and younger with little to no money (example: family of 3 with 1 parent ≈ $382/mo). | 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905 | Apply |
| Texas Unemployment Benefits (TWC) | Temporary partial income replacement (~$75-$605/week, up to 26 weeks) if you lost your job through no fault of your own. | 800-939-6631 | Apply |
| City of San Antonio Housing Assistance Program (HAP) | Emergency rent + utility assistance for households facing instability (details in our Housing guide). | 210-207-5910 | Apply |
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