San Antonio Housing Authority

818 S Flores St, San Antonio, TX, 78204 · ~20,429 units under management

Call 2104776000

Fair Market Rent by unit size — San Antonio, TX (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Bexar County

Who this agency serves

San Antonio Housing Authority served 17,756 households across 20,614 units (86% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.4 people, an average annual income of $14,523, and pays an average of $381 per month toward rent.

Households served
17,756 of 20,614 units
Avg. household income
$14,523
Avg. rent paid by household
$381
Avg. household size
2.4 people
Households with children
46%
Head of household 62+
30%
Head of household with a disability
48%
Avg. wait to move in
125 months

Unit mix: 36% 1-bedroom, 30% 2-bedroom, 34% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 46 developments with an average score of 83 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
Wheatley Park Senior LivingSan Antonio99 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2024
VILLA HERMOSA/M McGUIRESan Antonio99 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
Alhambra ApartmentsSan Antonio98 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2024
SUTTON HOMES/LE CHALETSan Antonio98 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
BLANCO/SAN PEDRO ARMSSan Antonio97 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
TARRY TN/ESCONDIDA/WILLIAMSBURGSan Antonio96 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
SUN PARK LANE/FRANK HORNSBYSan Antonio95 High PerformerNSPIREOct 2024
Legacy at AlazanSan Antonio95 High PerformerUPCSMar 2023
WESTWAY/H GONZALEZSan Antonio94 High PerformerNSPIREMar 2024
SAN JUAN SQUARE ISan Antonio94 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2024
CHATHAM APTS.San Antonio94 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
MIRASOL/CTK/RANGELSan Antonio92 High PerformerNSPIRENov 2024
LILA COCKRELL/SOUTH SANSan Antonio92 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2024
KENWOOD/GLEN PARK/PARK SQUARESan Antonio92 High PerformerNSPIREOct 2024
MADONNA\SAHARA-RAMSEYSan Antonio92 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
VILLA TRANCHESESan Antonio91 High PerformerNSPIREJan 2024
SAN JUAN SQUARE IISan Antonio91 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
SpringviewSan Antonio91 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
VILLA VERAMENDISan Antonio91 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
F FUREY/C ANDREWS/PIN OAK IISan Antonio90 High PerformerNSPIRENov 2024
W.C. WHITESan Antonio90 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025
Sutton OaksSan Antonio89 StandardNSPIREMar 2024
FAIR AVENUE/MATT GARCIASan Antonio89 StandardNSPIRESep 2025
East MeadowsSan Antonio88 StandardNSPIREAug 2024
SCATTERED SITESSan Antonio88 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
LINCOLN HEIGHTS COURTSSan Antonio88 StandardNSPIRENov 2024
MIDCROWN PAVILIONSan Antonio87 StandardNSPIREJan 2024
The Park at Sutton OaksSan Antonio87 StandardNSPIREAug 2024
VICTORIA PLAZA/SCHNABELSan Antonio86 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
Gardens at San Juan SquareSan Antonio85 StandardNSPIREAug 2024
RIVERSIDE/MIDWAY/LINDA LOUSan Antonio85 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
COLLEGE PK/PARKVIEWSan Antonio84 StandardNSPIRESep 2025
CASSIANO HOMESSan Antonio84 StandardNSPIREOct 2024
HemisView VillageSan Antonio83 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
HIGH VIEW APTS/W SINKINSan Antonio81 StandardNSPIRENov 2024
JEWETT CIRCLE/G CISNEROSSan Antonio81 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
Mission ParkSan Antonio80 StandardNSPIREMar 2024
CROSS CREEK/RUTLEDGE/BELDONSan Antonio80 StandardNSPIRENov 2024
ALAZAN/GUADALUPESan Antonio80 StandardNSPIREOct 2024
CHERYL WEST/TL SHALEYSan Antonio79 StandardNSPIRESep 2025
OLIVE PARK/VILLAGE EASTSan Antonio72 StandardNSPIREFeb 2026
Pin Oak I ApartmentsSan Antonio69 StandardNSPIRESep 2025
Converse Ranch IIConverse46 TroubledNSPIRESep 2025
Converse RanchConverse38 TroubledNSPIRESep 2025
Refugio St. ApartmentsSan Antonio7 TroubledNSPIREJan 2026
East Meadows IISan Antonio6 TroubledNSPIRESep 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through San Antonio Housing Authority, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$35,250
2 people$40,250
3 people$45,300
4 people$50,300
5 people$54,350
6 people$58,350
7 people$62,400
8 people$66,400

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact San Antonio Housing Authority directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in San Antonio, TX

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact San Antonio Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.