San Antonio Section 8 Rentals: The Texas Cash-Flow Exception
San Antonio is the rare Texas metro that earns a Strong Section 8 grade in our FY2026 data — reliable cash flow with the right property. Entry prices are lower than the rest of the state, and the median 3-bed voucher of about $1,525/mo supports roughly $153,000 on a 1% basis. For a major Southwest city, that's a workable Section 8 setup.
The honest catch is Texas property tax: at about 1.7%, the annual carry is the line item that decides whether a San Antonio deal cash-flows, and insurance adds another 1.5%. Underwrite those costs before you fall for the rent. Screen any Bexar County listing free on CloseHound to see the after-tax number.
San Antonio HUD Section 8 voucher rents by ZIP (FY2026)
Official HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents — the voucher ceiling a landlord can collect in each ZIP, by bedroom count.
| ZIP code | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4-bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78207 | $1,060/mo | $1,360/mo | $1,580/mo |
| 78210 | $1,230/mo | $1,580/mo | $1,840/mo |
| 78211 | $1,150/mo | $1,480/mo | $1,720/mo |
| 78214 | $1,080/mo | $1,390/mo | $1,610/mo |
| 78220 | $1,350/mo | $1,730/mo | $2,020/mo |
| 78223 | $1,250/mo | $1,600/mo | $1,870/mo |
| 78228 | $1,220/mo | $1,570/mo | $1,820/mo |
| 78237 | $1,130/mo | $1,450/mo | $1,690/mo |
Source: HUD FY2026 SAFMR. CloseHound underwrites live listings against these exact ceilings.
Lower entry than the rest of TX. ~1.7% property tax is the cashflow drag to underwrite.
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San Antonio Section 8 FAQ
What's the Section 8 voucher rent for a 3-bed in San Antonio?+
The median FY2026 3-bedroom voucher in our San Antonio ZIPs is about $1,525/mo, typically ranging from $1,360 to $1,730/mo depending on the ZIP.
Is San Antonio a good Section 8 market in Texas?+
We grade it Strong — the cash-flow exception among Texas metros. Lower entry prices and a ~$1,525/mo voucher work, provided you underwrite the state's high property tax.
What's the property-tax and insurance drag in San Antonio?+
Property tax runs about 1.7% — the main drag — and insurance another 1.5%. Together they're the cost line that makes or breaks a San Antonio Section 8 deal, so model them up front.
How do I find cash-flowing Section 8 deals in San Antonio?+
Screen each listing on CloseHound. It pulls the ZIP-level voucher rent and scores cash-on-cash after the 1.7% property tax and 1.5% insurance, so the tax drag is baked into the number you see.
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