How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 78253?

For ZIP 78253 in Bexar County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,600 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,440 to $1,760 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 78253?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 78253, by bedroom size: studio $1,210, 1-bedroom $1,310, 2-bedroom $1,600, 3-bedroom $2,050, 4-bedroom $2,380. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 78253?

Vouchers for Bexar County are administered by San Antonio Housing Authority, Bexar County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 78253 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 78253

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 78253 in Bexar County, Texas: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Texas.

Studio

$1,210

1 BR

$1,310

2 BR

$1,600

3 BR

$2,050

4 BR

$2,380

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,440

FMR (100%)

$1,600

High (110%)

$1,760

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 78253 at $1,600 is $174 higher than the Bexar County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,426. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 78253?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 78253 can legally decline Section 8 applicants. Listing on a voucher-friendly marketplace is the fastest way to find the landlords who do accept.

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.

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Bexar County

San Antonio Housing Authority
San Antonio · PHA code TX006
14,549 Section 8 units
Bexar County Housing Authority
San Antonio · PHA code TX452
2,284 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 78253 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 78253?: For ZIP 78253 in Bexar County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,600 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,440 to $1,760 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 78253?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 78253, by bedroom size: studio $1,210, 1-bedroom $1,310, 2-bedroom $1,600, 3-bedroom $2,050, 4-bedroom $2,380. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 78253?: Vouchers for Bexar County are administered by San Antonio Housing Authority, Bexar County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 78253 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Bexar County overview All of Texas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 78253 maps to Bexar County, TX · FIPS 48029. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.