# San Antonio Affordable Housing Waitlists: Open & How Long | Income Restricted Apartments

> Which San Antonio waitlists open and how long is the wait? SAHA notes and a multi-property strategy so you

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Last-Modified: 2026-07-04

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## The Waitlist Landscape in San Antonio

-   **Opportunity Home** (public housing, HCV, project-based)
-   **LIHTC property waitlists** across Bexar County
-   **Section 202 senior** waitlists
-   **Bond-financed workforce** properties

## Rough Wait Ranges (San Antonio)

| Program | Typical Wait |
| --- | --- |
| LIHTC lease-up | 30-90 days |
| Stabilized LIHTC 60% AMI | 1-6 months |
| Stabilized LIHTC 30-50% AMI | 3-12 months |
| Opportunity Home public housing | 1-5 years or closed |
| Opportunity Home HCV | Often long, sometimes closed |
| Section 202 senior | Long, often years |

![Timeline of typical San Antonio waitlist ranges](/images/misc/timeline-of-typical-san-antonio-affordable-housing.webp)

## Multi-Property Strategy for San Antonio

1.  Apply to 2-3 open LIHTC lease-ups or stabilized properties
2.  Get on Opportunity Home waitlists when they open
3.  If you have a voucher, apply to voucher-friendly private communities (relatively good acceptance in San Antonio)
4.  Consider Section 202 or 811 if senior or disability-designated fits

## Related Reading

-   San Antonio Communities Accepting Applications Now
    
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-   San Antonio Hub
    
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-   Opportunity Home (SAHA) Communities
    
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## Frequently Asked Questions

Are San Antonio waitlists open? +

Some open periodically. Opportunity Home opens waitlists with announced windows; individual LIHTC properties run their own lists. We track what's open.

How long is the wait in San Antonio? +

LIHTC lease-ups: 30-90 days. Stabilized LIHTC: 1-6 months. Opportunity Home public housing and voucher waitlists: often 1-5 years or closed. Multi-property strategy improves odds.

Which Opportunity Home lists are open? +

Opens vary. Public housing and HCV waitlist windows are announced in advance.

## Related Guides

### Opportunity Home San Antonio (SAHA) Communities Explained

Opportunity Home San Antonio (formerly SAHA) portfolio, mixed-income developments, how to apply, and how we help.

[Opportunity Home San Antonio (SAHA) Communities Explained →](/guide/opportunity-home-san-antonio-saha-communities/)

### San Antonio AMI Income Limits & Who Qualifies

San Antonio-area AMI income limits by household size with examples so you know if you qualify in San Antonio.

[San Antonio AMI Income Limits & Who Qualifies →](/guide/san-antonio-ami-income-limits-who-qualifies/)

### Which San Antonio Communities Are Accepting Applications Now

We track open vs. closed and lease-ups in San Antonio, then send you current matches. Ask for today's list, free.

[Which San Antonio Communities Are Accepting Applications Now →](/guide/san-antonio-communities-accepting-applications-now/)

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