Section 8 apartments in San Antonio, TX
San Antonio is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro — the exact rent a Housing Choice Voucher will cover changes ZIP by ZIP. Below are the current payment standards, the governing Public Housing Authority, and the 33 neighborhoods where we track voucher-friendly search demand.
Section 8 waitlists, PHA contacts & how to apply in San Antonio →
State law limits local voucher protections
Texas has NO statewide SOI protection AND state law preempts city ordinances. Austin passed protection in 2014, Texas legislature struck it down in 2015. Landlords in Texas can legally refuse vouchers.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 78205
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,110 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,210 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,470 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,890 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,200 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Public Housing Authorities
San Antonio Housing Authority
HUD PHA code TX006 · 14,549 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 818 S Flores St , San Antonio , TX
- Phone
- 2104776000
Bexar County Housing Authority
HUD PHA code TX452 · 2,284 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 1954 E Houston St Rm 104 , San Antonio , TX
- Phone
- 2102250071
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