Opportunity Home San Antonio

What Opportunity Home San Antonio does

Opportunity Home San Antonio is a non-profit public housing authority (legally the San Antonio Housing Authority, rebranded in 2023) that delivers affordable housing assistance across San Antonio and the surrounding HUD Metro FMR Area. Founded in 1937 and one of the original 39 Moving to Work designated housing authorities, the organization serves more than 62,500 residents through three core channels: 6,070 public housing units across 74 properties, 13,789 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV/Section 8) administered in the private market, and 4,270 affordable/mixed-income housing units at 31 properties, plus 7,863 partnership units. Supporting programs include the Set Aside Homeless Voucher Program (SHVP), HUD-VASH for homeless veterans, the Mainstream program for non-elderly disabled residents, homeownership pathways through the Middle Income Homeownership Program (MIHP), and digital inclusion via ConnectHomeSA.

The organization's revenue model is anchored in recurring HUD federal funding and Housing Assistance Payments to private landlords, supplemented by tenant rent (capped at approximately 30% of adjusted gross income for subsidized units), City of San Antonio housing bond proceeds ($49.4M secured across 2022-2023), and capital grants such as a $1M Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas award for roof upgrades. Operationally, Opportunity Home employs 600+ FTEs and manages $500M+ in real estate assets. Its technology stack includes the Up-Front Income Verification (UIV) system integrating with SSA and state wage databases, online application and waitlist portals, AI-driven document management and security tools (including the EDIT threat detection initiative), and resident-facing digital literacy programs—work recognized with multiple 2024-2025 NAHRO awards.

The strategic agenda is defined by Strategy 2037, a $2.5 billion vision to preserve and expand nearly 15,000 affordable homes, supported by a $1.2 billion active development pipeline of approximately 12,000 units across projects such as Central at Commerce (279 units, $91M JV with The Annex Group and USAA), Palo Alto (336), Potranco (360), Bristol at Somerset (348), and The Legacy at Alazan (88). Capital partners include the City of San Antonio (bond funder), USAA (equity investor), NRP Group, Catellus, Mission DG, Atlantic Pacific Companies, and Franklin Apartment Management, with the organization serving as anchor entity and leveraging its Moving to Work regulatory flexibility to design innovative program structures.

Name

Opportunity Home San Antonio

Legal name

San Antonio Housing Authority

Website

https://homesa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Opportunity Home San Antonio is a non-profit public housing authority serving 62,500+ residents in San Antonio through 6,070 public housing units, 13,789 housing vouchers, and mixed-income developments, with a $1.2 billion development pipeline and Strategy 2037 vision for 15,000 affordable homes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Federal & Federally-Sponsored Credit Agencies (6111)

akta.pro primary industry

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Market-Rate Independent Living (Private Pay) Communities (HLADAAAA)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Public housing programs
• Housing choice vouchers
• Community development
• Low-income housing assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. HUD Federal Funding: Primary revenue from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants and subsidies to operate Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs. Includes low-income housing tax credits and Moving to Work designation flexible funding.
2. Tenant Rent Payments: Rental income from public housing residents and mixed-income housing tenants. Rent calculated as percentage of household income (typically 30%) for income-based units. Market-rate units charged at comparable market rents.
3. Homeownership Program Revenue: Proceeds from sale of newly constructed affordable homes to qualifying first-time homebuyers through Middle Income Homeownership Program (MIHP). Homes priced $165,000-$185,000.
4. City Housing Bond Funding: City of San Antonio strategic housing bond program funding for affordable housing development and preservation. Received $17.3 million in December 2022 and $32.1 million in June 2023.
5. Grant Funding: Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas grants for capital improvements such as the $1 million FORTIFIED roof upgrade program at Cassiano Homes. Sponsored by member banks like Woodforest National Bank.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Opportunity Home San Antonio is a public housing authority providing affordable housing assistance through three core programs: Public Housing (6,070 units across 74 properties), Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 (13,789 rental vouchers enabling private market rentals), and Affordable Housing Communities (4,270 mixed-income units at 31 properties). The organization also administers homeownership programs, self-sufficiency services, digital literacy training, and supportive housing for veterans, disabled individuals, and homeless persons.

Product overview

Opportunity Home San Antonio operates as an affordable housing authority providing a comprehensive portfolio of housing assistance programs. The core offerings include Public Housing (6,070 units across 74 properties), Housing Choice Voucher Program (13,789 vouchers), and Affordable Housing Communities (4,270 units at 31 properties). Supporting programs include specialized vouchers for homeless individuals (SHVP), veterans (HUD-VASH), and persons with disabilities (Mainstream). Resident services encompass education programs (ConnectHomeSA digital training, Resident Scholarship up to $3,000), employment assistance (Jobs Plus, Family Self-Sufficiency), and homeownership opportunities through the Westside Reinvestment Initiative offering 25 affordable single-family homes. The Moving to Work designation provides flexibility for innovative program development. Current development pipeline includes multiple new properties (Palo Alto with 336 units, Potranco with 360 units, Josephine with 260 units) and major initiatives like Central at Commerce (279 units) and Strategy 2037 ($2.5 billion vision for 15,000 homes).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Housing
• Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 62,500+ individuals served with housing assistance
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• The Annex GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2025Indiana-based housing developer partnering on Central at Commerce, a $91 million, 279-unit mixed-income apartment development. Joint venture with Opportunity Home for the seven-story project targeting 30%-70% AMI renters. Construction begins February 2026 on East Side.
• NRP GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for multiple projects including Kitty Hawk Flats (212 units), SEVEN07 Lofts (324 units), and The Legacy at Alazan (88 units). Major multi-family affordable housing development partnership.
• Louis Poppoon Development ConsultingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Bristol at Somerset (348 units, 4% tax credit) and Augustine at Palo Alto (planned two-phase development).
• Franklin Apartment ManagementmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelf-development partner for 100 Labor (213 units) and joint venture on other developments. Ryan Baldwin serves as Senior Vice President.
• Atlantic Pacific CompaniesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Vista at Everest (64 units) and Vista at Interpark (64 units). Multi-property partnership for affordable housing development.
• Mission DGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for The Aspire at Tampico (200 units).
• CatellusmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Victoria Commons, a mixed-use development with North Pond (~110 units, 100% affordable) and South Pond (~300 units, 50% affordable).
• Alamo Workforce SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorkforce development partner for Jobs Plus program, helping residents identify in-demand occupations and find employers providing training or educational assistance.
• Center for Health Care Services (CHCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Set Aside Homeless Voucher Program (SHVP), providing case management and supportive services for homeless individuals referred to Opportunity Home.
• San Antonio Metropolitan Ministries (SAMM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Set Aside Homeless Voucher Program (SHVP), collaborating with CHCS for homeless referral process and supportive services.
• Department of Veterans AffairscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, providing case management and clinical services at VA medical centers and community-based outreach clinics for homeless veterans.
• Haven for HopemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral at Commerce will reserve up to 30 homes for referrals from Haven for Hope, with on-site supportive services helping individuals transition to stable housing.
• ConnectHomeUSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational initiative addressing digital inclusion with Tier 2 designation. ConnectHomeSA provides computer training and device distribution, having distributed 1,451 devices throughout Opportunity Home communities.
• Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisual and New Media Arts program students and faculty leading Cassiano Homes mural restoration with support from Center for Service Learning and Volunteerism. Professor Suzy Gonzalez directing the project.
• Segundo de Febrero CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in Cassiano Homes mural restoration project preserving Westside history through restoration of Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo mural by original artists Juan Hernandez and Anastacio 'Tache' Torres.
• San Antonio Board of RealtorsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue and partner for 2026 Affordable Housing Outlook symposium bringing together housing leaders, developers, municipal officials, and policy experts.
• AffordableHousing.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFree property listing service allowing landlords to submit available units for HCV program participants. Enables tenants, landlords, and Opportunity Home to access unit information.
• Xsellence RealtycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted real estate broker for homeownership program. Robert Saenz serves as broker, handling offers for Westside Reinvestment Initiative homes. Contact: 210.592.4285.
• Alamo Title CompanycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted title company for homeownership program closings. Emma Clark representative. Located at 2915 W Bitters Rd, Suite 301, San Antonio, TX 78248.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Atlanta Housing Authority: Major southeastern housing authority operating public housing, voucher, and mixed-income programs with significant development pipeline. Comparable in scale and strategy of using mixed-income redevelopment to transform public housing stock.
• Dallas Housing Authority: Texas-based public housing authority serving Dallas residents through public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs. Comparable Texas PHA peer operating in same regulatory and funding environment.
• Chicago Housing Authority (CHA): Major urban public housing authority serving Chicago residents through public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and mixed-income developments. Operates with similar HUD Moving to Work-adjacent flexibilities and comparable resident support programs.
• Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA): Fourth-largest housing authority in the US serving Philadelphia residents through public housing, HCV program, and affordable housing development. Comparable in administering multi-program housing portfolio with mixed-income redevelopment approach.
• New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA): Largest public housing authority in the United States, serving over 360,000 residents through public housing and Section 8 vouchers. Directly comparable as fellow PHA administering federal HUD programs with public housing units and tenant-based rental assistance.
• Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA): One of the largest housing authorities in the western US, administering public housing, Section 8 vouchers, and affordable housing developments. Comparable scale with extensive development pipeline and mixed-income community strategy.
• Houston Housing Authority: Major Texas housing authority serving Houston residents with public housing, voucher programs, and affordable housing developments. Closest geographic and demographic peer among Texas housing authorities.

Broad incumbents

• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit focused on affordable housing development and preservation through LIHTC syndication and direct development. Comparable in mission and LIHTC-driven development approach but operates nationally rather than single geography.

Others

• The Annex Group: Indiana-based affordable housing developer that partnered with Opportunity Home on the $91M Central at Commerce JV. Represents the class of private development partners that Opportunity Home collaborates with to execute development pipeline.
• National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO): Industry association representing housing authorities and redevelopment officials nationally. Provides framework, awards, and advocacy that Opportunity Home participates in; not a direct peer but represents the broader PHA ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OppHomeSA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdO8CLUv20wwVhKgcUCZ1Og
• Facebookfacebook.com/OpportunityHomeSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/opportunityhomesa
• Instagraminstagram.com/opportunityhomesa

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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