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San Antonio Housing Authority

Name: San Antonio Housing Authority
Address: 818 S Flores St, San Antonio, TX, 78204, US
Telephone: 2104776000

818 S Flores St, San Antonio, TX, 78204

Information verified November 4, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 11 hr ago

About This Property

San Antonio Housing Authority manages 20,105 public housing units across San Antonio, TX in Bexar County. Both the public housing and Section 8 assistance waitlists are currently closed to new applicants. The authority provides rental assistance and housing options for eligible residents in the San Antonio area.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Closes May 27, 2025

Apply: Online

These waitlists are open for households where the head of household is at least 62 years old, has a documented disability, or requires 504 accessible housing, with applications processed by submission date. Eligibility requires meeting income limits, passing a criminal background check, and not owing bad debt to any housing authority.

Last verified September 11, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waitlist for Opportunity Home San Antonio (formerly SAHA) is currently closed. The last known application period was for three days from April 4-6, 2025. Openings are rare, short, and typically involve a lottery system for selecting applicants. Wait times for the program can range from two to seven years.

Last verified July 3, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated November 4, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

20105

Fair Market Rent - Bexar County, TX

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$1,067
1 Bedroom	$1,197
2 Bedroom	$1,458
3 Bedroom	$1,846
4 Bedroom	$2,206

Income Limits - Bexar County, TX

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $15,600
Very Low (50%): $25,950
Low (80%): $41,550

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,800
Very Low (50%): $29,650
Low (80%): $47,450

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $33,350
Low (80%): $53,400

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $37,050
Low (80%): $59,300

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $40,050
Low (80%): $64,050

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $43,000
Low (80%): $68,800

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $45,950
Low (80%): $73,550

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $48,950
Low (80%): $78,300

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$15,600	$25,950	$41,550
2 Persons	$17,800	$29,650	$47,450
3 Persons	$21,960	$33,350	$53,400
4 Persons	$26,500	$37,050	$59,300
5 Persons	$31,040	$40,050	$64,050
6 Persons	$35,580	$43,000	$68,800
7 Persons	$40,120	$45,950	$73,550
8 Persons	$44,660	$48,950	$78,300

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in San Antonio, TX?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Bexar County, TX is: $1067 (Studio), $1197 (1BR), $1458 (2BR), $1846 (3BR), $2206 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like San Antonio Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does San Antonio Housing Authority have?+

San Antonio Housing Authority has a total of 20105 housing units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Bexar County, TX?+

For a 4-person household in Bexar County, TX, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $37,050, Low Income (80% AMI): $59,300. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for San Antonio Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at San Antonio Housing Authority?+

San Antonio Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 2104776000, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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