SAN ANTONIO \u2013 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner visited San Antonio on Tuesday to highlight local efforts to expand affordable housing and discuss challenges communities face in making homes more accessible.<\/p>\n
Turner toured The Baltazar, a 60-unit affordable housing development located along west Interstate 10 on the city\u2019s northwest side. The property opened in 2025 through a partnership between NRP Group Development, Opportunity Home San Antonio and the City of San Antonio.<\/p>\n
The development includes one, two and three-bedroom apartments and serves households earning 60% or less of the area median income. Ten percent of the units are reserved for households earning 30% or less of the area median income.<\/p>\n
During his visit, Turner also participated in an affordable housing roundtable with local officials and housing industry leaders.<\/p>\n
Turner said The Baltazar represents the type of public-private partnership he believes can help communities address housing needs.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis was a team effort,\u201d Turner said. \u201cI think that\u2019s an example that we can use throughout the country.\u201d<\/p>\n
Turner said the development\u2019s success shows the impact of collaboration between developers, local governments, housing authorities and community partners.<\/p>\n
During the tour, Turner also met with a resident who shared his experience moving into the property and finding stability for himself and his teenage daughter.<\/p>\n
Turner said stories from residents are what demonstrate the impact of affordable housing beyond just the number of units built.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not only a place for me to lay my head,\u201d Turner said, describing the resident\u2019s experience. \u201cIt\u2019s a place where I can heal.\u201d<\/p>\n
During the visit, Turner said one of HUD\u2019s focuses is reducing barriers that he believes make it harder and more expensive to build housing.<\/p>\n
Turner said HUD is taking what he described as an \u201call-of-the-above\u201d approach to expanding affordable housing, including increasing supply, reducing construction costs and supporting homeownership.<\/p>\n
He pointed to regulatory challenges as one factor affecting housing costs nationwide.<\/p>\n
According to information provided by HUD, multifamily housing development costs in Texas are significantly lower than in California, with HUD citing regulatory barriers as one contributing factor. HUD also said projects in California can take nearly two years longer to complete compared with projects in Texas because of permitting and regulatory processes.<\/p>\n
Turner encouraged cities and local governments to review their own rules and identify regulations, fees or processes that could slow housing development.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to bring down the cost, raise the supply and at the end, the end user \u2014 the American people \u2014 can afford to buy a home,\u201d Turner said.<\/p>\n
San Antonio has continued working to address affordable housing needs as families across the city face concerns over housing costs.<\/p>\n
According to HUD, the median home sale price in San Antonio is $310,950 in 2026, down 2.8% from 2025.<\/p>\n
Turner said San Antonio\u2019s approach, including partnerships between the city, housing organizations, developers and financial institutions, can serve as a model for other communities.<\/p>\n
\u201cSan Antonio is doing a great job,\u201d Turner mentioned. \u201cI want to amplify places that are doing good work.\u201d<\/p>\n
Turner also highlighted San Antonio\u2019s efforts to support foster youth transitioning out of the foster care system. He said housing stability can help young adults focus on education and careers.<\/p>\n
He also discussed HUD\u2019s efforts to increase access to homeownership, including through the Federal Housing Administration\u2019s mortgage insurance programs.<\/p>\n
According to Turner, HUD has supported more than 1.5 million homebuyers under the Trump administration, with more than 80% of those buyers being first-time homeowners.<\/p>\n
He said expanding access to mortgages, lowering barriers to construction and increasing housing supply are key parts of HUD\u2019s strategy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe theme here is taking our regulations, reducing barriers, taking the cost down and raising the supply up,\u201d Turner said.<\/p>\n
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