# San Antonio AMI Income Limits & Who Qualifies | Income Restricted Apartments

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

URL: https://incomerestrictedapartments.com/guide/san-antonio-ami-income-limits-who-qualifies/
Last-Modified: 2026-07-04

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## The San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA

Covers Bexar County plus New Braunfels and the surrounding counties. Income restricted properties across this area use the same base AMI figure.

## AMI Tiers in San Antonio

Same tier structure as everywhere:

-   **30% AMI**: deepest affordability
-   **50% AMI**: common LIHTC tier
-   **60% AMI**: most common LIHTC tier
-   **80% AMI**: workforce band

Because San Antonio’s AMI runs lower, the qualifying dollar range for each tier is lower in absolute terms. Same tier structure, smaller numbers.

## Household-Size Scale

Standard scale, applied to San Antonio’s base number.

![San Antonio AMI income limit table by household size](/images/misc/san-antonio-ami-income-limit-table-by-household-si.webp)

## What Makes San Antonio Different

-   **Lower AMI** than Austin
-   **Opportunity Home** (formerly SAHA) is the local housing authority with a substantial portfolio
-   **Voucher acceptance** tends to be relatively good in San Antonio compared to some other Texas metros
-   **Coverage** includes New Braunfels, Schertz, Converse, Universal City

## Related Reading

-   San Antonio Income Restricted Apartments Hub
    
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-   Opportunity Home San Antonio (SAHA) Communities
    
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-   2026 Income Limits & AMI Tables by Texas Metro
    
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## Frequently Asked Questions

What income qualifies for income restricted apartments in San Antonio? +

Below the current San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA AMI for your household size. Most LIHTC targets 50-60% AMI. San Antonio's AMI runs lower than Austin, changing the qualifying dollar range.

Is San Antonio's limit lower than Austin's? +

Often yes. HUD publishes AMI by metro, and San Antonio-New Braunfels typically runs lower than Austin-Round Rock. That means a household that would qualify at 60% AMI in Austin at, say, $58,000 might need to be under, say, $50,000 in San Antonio for the same tier. Numbers change annually.

How often do limits change? +

Annually. HUD publishes updated numbers each spring; TDHCA and property compliance offices update within weeks.

## 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 Waitlists: Which Are Open and How Long

Which San Antonio waitlists open and how long is the wait? SAHA notes and a multi-property strategy so you're not stuck on one closed list.

[San Antonio Waitlists: Which Are Open and How Long →](/guide/san-antonio-affordable-housing-waitlists-open/)

### Which San Antonio Communities Are Accepting Applications Now

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