Texas Housers has officially re-launched our Bexar County eviction mapping tool, now updated with the most recent available eviction data…
Author: Erin Hahn
Erin’s research at Texas Housers is focused on impacts of inequity on affordable housing and communities of color. She evaluates the effectiveness of rental assistance programs to meet the needs of low-income Texans today and the potential for programs to promote housing stability into the future beyond the pandemic. Based in San Antonio, her work also includes tracking local evictions of low-income recipients of federal aid and advocating for their protection against housing discrimination. She graduated from Trinity University in 2021 with a B.A. in Urban Studies and a Minor in Economics. You can reach her at erin@texashousing.orgTenant Screening in Texas: Barriers, Bias, and the Case for Reform
When someone applies to rent an apartment or house, landlords typically review their background before deciding whether to approve the…
Texas Housers new San Antonio Renter Profiles show where renters live, what they pay, and challenges they face in 2025
Texas Housers releases the 2025 edition of our San Antonio City Council District Renter Profiles at a pivotal moment marked…
Texas Housers’ Bexar County eviction mapping tool explores the landscape of eviction in San Antonio
Texas Housers has officially re-launched our Bexar County eviction mapping tool, with updated eviction data from 2023. The interactive tool…
San Antonio City Council increases fees on Short Term Rentals as advocates raise concerns on housing insecurity
Last month, San Antonio City Council voted unanimously to triple the permit fees that are paid by short-term rental (STR)…
Read Texas Housers’ new report, ‘Emergency Rental Assistance in Texas: How it went and what happens now’
Texas Housers is excited to announce the release of “Emergency Rental Assistance in Texas: How it went and what happens…
Texas ERA programs are closing their doors, while need for rent relief is rising
The Texas Rent Relief program, administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), closed its application portal…