Housing Commission

About

The charge of the Housing Commission is to serve as a public oversight Board to guide the implementation of the Mayor’s Housing Policy Task Force’s recommendations and engage the public.

Goals

The commission goals are as follows:

  • Oversee the implementation of the Mayor’s Housing Policy Task Force priorities:
    • Develop a coordinated housing system to include a high-level executive.
    • Increase City investment in housing; increase affordable housing production, rehabilitation and preservation.
    • Protect and promote neighborhoods through anti-displacement.
    • Ensure accountability to the public by creating a collaborative ecosystem of communication between community, City staff and public officials.
  • Implement a holistic and comprehensive anti-displacement strategy.
  • Engage and educate the public on importance of affordable housing and resources available to prevent and mitigate to include mutual education to occur between City and the communities it serves.
  • Cultivate partnerships and leverage cross-sector resources in the coordination and delivery of housing.
  • Focus on equity and advocate for additional funding for affordable housing to expand new affordable housing, anti-displacement and increased affordable housing with deeper affordability targets of 30/50/60% area median income (AMI).

Priorities

On October 11, 2023, the Housing Commission had a retreat to discuss their priorities for Fiscal Years 2024-2025. The Commissioners workshopped priorities and associated strategies during the retreat, regular October Housing Commission meeting, and group work sessions. During the November 29, 2023, Housing Commission meeting, Commissioners adopted five priorities:

  • Recommend principles for increasing density to connect housing and transportation.
  • Support legislative advocacy focused on affordable housing initiatives.
  • Explore ways to encourage private and philanthropic support for affordable housing.
  • Engage with rental owners and operators.
  • Support the advancement of homeless prevention and housing stability initiatives.

Meetings

The Housing Commission meets on the third Thursday of every month.

Current Schedule & Agendas

Thursday, July 16 at 3 p.m.

In Person

Alamo Colleges District - Board Room
2222 North Alamo St.
San Antonio, TX 78215
Directions to Alamo Colleges District

Parking Guide for Alamo Colleges District(PDF, 462KB)

Virtual

By Phone

Phone
1-312-667-7136
Meeting ID
821 923 803#

Thursday, August 20 at 4 p.m.

In Person

Alamo Colleges District - Board Room
2222 North Alamo St.
San Antonio, TX 78215
Directions to Alamo Colleges District

Parking Guide for Alamo Colleges District(PDF, 462KB)

Virtual

By Phone

Phone
1-312-667-7136
Meeting ID
304 042 166#

Public Comment

Members of the public may provide comment on any agenda item, consistent with procedural rules governing the Housing Commission meetings and state law.

Public comment may be provided in English, Spanish or another language through the any of the following methods.

Sign Up to Speak During the Meeting

Deadline: Sign up to speak in person up to 5 minutes before the meeting begins.

You will be given up to three minutes to provide your comments.

Sign Up to Speak

If you wish to comment during the meeting, include:

  • your full name
  • phone number
  • the item number on which you would like to speak 

Send Written Comment

Deadline: Must be received 24 hours before the meeting.

Written statements can be up to 300 words. Please include:

  • your full name
  • email address (optional)
  • the item number you wish to speak on
Email
Contact Housing Policy
Mail
Neighborhood & Housing Services
100 W. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205

Access Statement

The meeting site is wheelchair accessible. Auxiliary Aids and Services, including Deaf interpreters, must be requested 48 hours prior to the meeting. To request these services, call 210-207-7268 or Relay Texas 7-1-1 or 1-800-RELAY TX (1-800-735-2989).

Spanish interpreters will be available during the meeting for attendees who require them. Interpreters will also be provided for public commenters who wish to express their views to the Housing Commission. For more information, please call 210-207-7950.

Past Meetings

A password is required to view some videos of past meetings.

Password: Housing1

Financing Affordable & Impactful Housing Resources (FAIR) Subcommittee

This subcommittee is charged with advising staff on potential updates to funding related policies. Find more information and meeting dates on the Financing Affordable and Impactful Housing Resources Subcommittee SASpeakUp page.

Members

Name Member Type Appointment Date
Katie Wilson, Chair Commissioner Aug. 21, 2025
Pete Alanis Commissioner Aug. 21, 2025
Kristin Davila Commissioner Aug. 21, 2025
Debra Guerrero Community Aug. 21, 2025
Jean Latsha Community Aug. 21, 2025
Brad McMurray Community Aug. 21, 2025
Leilah Powell Community Aug. 21, 2025
Michael Reyes Commissioner Aug. 21, 2025
Michael Taylor Community Aug. 21, 2025