3 bedroom Section 8 apartments in South San Antonio, San Antonio
A Section 8 voucher will cover up to $1,620/mo for a 3 bedroom unit in ZIP 78221 — the current Small-Area FMR for the South San Antonio area.
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 78221
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $950 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,040 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,260 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,620 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,880 |
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.
Governing PHA
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