# Income Restricted Apartments San Antonio | Free Locator > Free licensed locator for income restricted, LIHTC, and voucher-friendly apartments in San Antonio, including Opportunity Home (SAHA) communities. URL: https://incomerestrictedapartments.com/san-antonio/ ![San Antonio income restricted apartment community exterior](/images/locations/san-antonio-hero.webp) City of San Antonio / Bexar County # Find Income Restricted Apartments in San Antonio, TX Free licensed matching, Matches in 24-48 hours. Communities pay us, never you. See If I Qualify [/contact/ →](/contact/) Local Detail [#local-detail →](#local-detail) ★★★★★1,000+ Texas renters helped TREC License #679806 1,000+ Texas Renters Helped 20+ Years in Texas Real Estate 5 Metros Statewide Coverage $0 Cost to Renters The problem we solve ## Struggling to Find Income Restricted Housing in San Antonio? The affordable housing system in Texas is fragmented across five metros, dozens of housing authorities, and hundreds of communities. Renters get stuck for reasons that have nothing to do with their qualifications. ! ### LIHTC units aren't labeled on listing sites Zillow, Apartments.com, and Craigslist rarely mark income restricted units or let you filter for them. You end up cold-calling leasing offices. ! ### Waitlists are a black box You can't tell which lists are open, how long they are, or if the property even took applications this year. No dashboard exists. ! ### AMI limits change every year HUD and TDHCA publish new numbers each spring, and they vary by metro and household size. Yesterday's qualifier may not qualify today. ! ### Application fees add up fast Most properties charge $50-$150 per adult, and none are refundable. Applying to five wrong properties can cost you $500-$1,500. ! ### Voucher acceptance is inconsistent Some properties advertise voucher acceptance but never approve one. Others say no, then process yours if you push. There's no reliable filter. ! ### Income minimums can block fixed-income renters You may meet the AMI cap but fall below the property's 2x-2.5x rent minimum, especially on SSI, SSDI, or a pension. ## What We Match You To ![LIHTC (Tax Credit) Apartments](/images/cards/exterior-of-a-modest-income-restricted-apartment-c.webp) ### LIHTC (Tax Credit) Apartments Below-market rent through federal tax credits, matched across San Antonio. Learn more → [LIHTC (Tax Credit) Apartments →](/lihtc-apartments/) ![Section 8 Voucher Apartments](/images/cards/front-entrance-of-an-affordable-apartment-building.webp) ### Section 8 Voucher Apartments Filtered for San Antonio communities that actually accept vouchers. Learn more → [Section 8 Voucher Apartments →](/section-8-voucher-apartments/) ![Public Housing](/images/cards/public-housing-apartment-complex-with-residents-wa.webp) ### Public Housing City of San Antonio / Bexar County public housing options and waitlist guidance. Learn more → [Public Housing →](/public-housing/) ## Your 3-Step Path to a Match 1. 01 ### Tell us your basics Metro, household size, income range, and any voucher, screening, or accessibility needs. Takes about five minutes. 2. 02 ### We check qualification We match your numbers against current AMI limits by metro and program (30/50/60/80%) and flag which paths fit. 3. 03 ### We pre-screen the fit We compare your credit, background, and rental history against each community's tenant selection plan before you spend a fee. 4. 04 ### You get current matches Within 24-48 hours, a list of open communities that fit your budget, program, and household. No closed-list dead ends. 5. 05 ### We coordinate to lease-up We handle waitlist coordination, follow up on your applications, and rebate your application fee when you're approved and sign. ![](/images/misc/texas-income-restricted-apartment-community-family.webp) Free · No Application Fees Wasted ## Get Your Free Match Started Five minutes. No obligation. We handle the outreach so you don't waste application fees. See If I Qualify [/contact/ →](/contact/) Why Us ## What Sets Our Licensed Team Apart You could Google every income restricted community in Texas one by one. Or you could tell us your metro, household size, and income once and let a licensed team do the rest. ![Licensed Texas locator team reviewing income paperwork with a renter](/images/misc/texas-licensed-locator-meeting-with-renter-at-kitc.webp) 01 ### Truly Free to Renters Communities pay our referral fee from their marketing budgets. Your rent is identical whether you use us or apply direct. 02 ### Licensed Texas Team TREC License #679806 on every page. Verifiable at trec.texas.gov. Brokered under Spirit Real Estate Group, LLC. Not a directory or chatbot. 03 ### Pre-Screening Prevents Wasted Fees We check your profile against each community's rules before you apply, then rebate your application fee when you're approved and sign. 04 ### Five-Metro Coverage Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth. One team, statewide inventory, current lease-up tracking. 05 ### Honest About Waitlists We tell you which lists are actually open, realistic wait times, and when a multi-property strategy makes sense. No hype. 06 ### Bilingual English + Spanish Full intake, matching, and paperwork in English or Spanish. Housing shouldn’t be gate-kept by language. ## What Texas Renters Say Real stories from Texans we've helped find income restricted apartments across the state. ★★★★★ > “As a single parent, I didn't have time to call 30 apartments. They matched me to a brand-new unit within my budget and near my kid's school.” Angela M. Austin Area ★★★★★ > “I was worried about my fixed income as a retiree. They explained the AMI limits in plain English and found a senior community in Dallas that fit.” Robert W. Dallas ★★★★★ > “I had a voucher but couldn't find anywhere that would take it. They knew exactly which communities were accepting and handled the coordination.” Marcus T. Fort Worth ★★★★★ > “They pre-screened me before I applied anywhere, so I didn't lose a single application fee. When I got approved they even rebated the cost.” Priscilla R. San Antonio ## San Antonio and Bexar County Housing Know-How **San Antonio's** income restricted inventory divides between Opportunity Home communities (the local housing authority, formerly SAHA) and privately owned LIHTC properties across Bexar County. AMI limits here run below the Austin metro, so a household that earns just over Austin's threshold may qualify in this metro. Voucher acceptance is relatively strong across the area. **Loop 410** and **I-35** corridors have LIHTC communities that process Housing Choice Voucher applications routinely, and **Opportunity Home** manages mixed-income developments on both the north and west sides. The **San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA** extends into Comal County (New Braunfels) and Guadalupe County (Schertz, Converse). We cover the full MSA, not just the city limits. ![San Antonio income restricted apartment community exterior](/images/locations/san-antonio-gallery-0.webp) ## How the San Antonio Search Actually Works San Antonio's affordable inventory splits between Opportunity Home San Antonio (formerly SAHA) properties and privately owned LIHTC communities across Bexar County. AMI limits in the San Antonio metro run lower than Austin, so your qualifying income bracket shifts. We pull current SAHA openings and every LIHTC community accepting applications, then match you to the fastest fit for your household size and income. ## Communities We Know in San Antonio We work with mixed-income developments on the north side, LIHTC properties near Loop 410 and I-35, and Opportunity Home communities across downtown and the west side. San Antonio also has strong voucher acceptance in many properties, so if you hold a Housing Choice Voucher, we can filter for communities that will actually process it. ![San Antonio affordable apartment community photo 2](/images/locations/san-antonio-gallery-1.webp)![San Antonio affordable apartment community photo 3](/images/locations/san-antonio-gallery-2.webp) ## Areas We Cover Around San Antonio Our San Antonio coverage includes these surrounding areas: - New Braunfels - Schertz - Converse - Universal City - Leon Valley - Alamo Heights - Stone Oak ### Key Landmarks and Transit - South Texas Medical Center - The Alamo / Downtown San Antonio - San Antonio International Airport - North Star Mall - UTSA Main Campus Accessible via I-35, I-10, Loop 410, and US-281, with VIA Metropolitan Transit bus routes connecting neighborhoods across Bexar County. ![](/images/misc/texas-skyline-silhouette-affordable-apartment-comm.webp) ## San Antonio: The Numbers That Matter 1,000+ Texas renters helped 500+ Community tours completed 5 Metros covered statewide 20+ Years combined experience ## San Antonio Program Questions Answered ### What is Opportunity Home San Antonio? + Opportunity Home is the local housing authority, formerly known as SAHA. They own or manage public housing and mixed-income communities across the metro. We help you find and apply to their open communities. ### Are San Antonio income limits lower than Austin's? + Yes, usually. The San Antonio-New Braunfels metro AMI runs lower than the Austin metro. That changes which tier (30%, 50%, 60%, 80%) you qualify for. We check the current numbers at intake. ### Can you help find income restricted housing near the South Texas Medical Center? + Yes. Several LIHTC communities and Opportunity Home properties are within a reasonable commute of the South Texas Medical Center on the northwest side. We filter by location preference alongside income and household size. ### What areas around the metro do you cover? + We cover the full San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA, including Bexar County, New Braunfels, Schertz, Converse, Universal City, and Leon Valley. If you work along Loop 410 or I-35, we can find communities that fit your commute. ### How are Opportunity Home communities different from LIHTC properties? + Opportunity Home (formerly SAHA) owns and manages its communities as a housing authority, with rent typically set at 30% of adjusted income. LIHTC communities are privately owned and charge fixed-tier rents based on AMI limits. We explain the difference in plain language and help you decide which type fits your situation. ## Also Consider Nearby Metros Income Restricted Apartments in Austin → [/austin/ →](/austin/) ## San Antonio Guides & Resources Local how-tos on AMI limits, open waitlists, and communities accepting applications in San Antonio. ### Opportunity Home San Antonio (SAHA) Communities Explained Opportunity Home San Antonio (formerly SAHA) portfolio, mixed-income developments, how to apply, and how we help. Read guide → [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. Read guide → [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. Read guide → [Which San Antonio Communities Are Accepting Applications Now →](/guide/san-antonio-communities-accepting-applications-now/) ### 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. Read guide → [San Antonio Waitlists: Which Are Open and How Long →](/guide/san-antonio-affordable-housing-waitlists-open/) ![](/images/locations/san-antonio-hero.webp) Free · No Application Fees Wasted ## Start Your Free Search in San Antonio Free 5-minute intake. Our team matches you to open communities within 24-48 hours. See If I Qualify [/contact/ →](/contact/)