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Converse Ranch — Income-Restricted Housing in Converse, TX 78109

8355 Crestway Rd, Converse, TX 78109

Public housing

124 units · 25 income-restricted · 1–3 BR

Housing authority: (210) 477-6000Directions

How to apply

  1. Apply through San Antonio Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
  2. Call the housing authority at (210) 477-6000.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Bedrooms (estimated)
55 1 bedroom · 34 2 bedrooms · 34 3 bedrooms
Average tenant rent
$274/mo

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Rents and income limits in 78109

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,780/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$71,200/yr
Renters in 78109 paying 30% or more of income on rent
60%

Income limits (2026)

San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area · median family income $100,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$21,150$35,250$56,350
2$24,200$40,250$64,400
3$27,320$45,300$72,450
4$33,000$50,300$80,500
5$38,680$54,350$86,950
6$44,360$58,350$93,400
7$50,040$62,400$99,850
8$55,720$66,400$106,300

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size78109Wider area
Studio$1,360$1,099
1 bedroom$1,480$1,196
2 bedrooms$1,780$1,441
3 bedrooms$2,300$1,864
4 bedrooms$2,670$2,163

Wider area = San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,250 (78219) to $2,160 (78108).

Census figures for 78109 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,723. Median household income $91,320. 25% of homes are rented. 60% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 34% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 78109's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 78109

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Converse Ranch?

Apply through San Antonio Housing Authority, which runs Converse Ranch. Call (210) 477-6000. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.

Is Converse Ranch Section 8 housing?

Converse Ranch is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.

How many units are at Converse Ranch?

Public records list 124 units at Converse Ranch in Converse, TX 78109. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Converse Ranch?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 78109 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Converse Ranch?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Converse Ranch in Converse, TX 78109. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Converse, TX 78109?

Most income-restricted buildings in Converse, TX 78109 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $35,250, and $50,300 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($56,350 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Converse, TX 78109?

For many programs in Converse, TX 78109, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $35,250 a year for 1 person and $50,300 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $56,350 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Converse, TX 78109?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Converse, TX 78109, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Converse, TX 78109 is $1,780 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Converse Ranch take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Converse Ranch has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Converse, TX 78109 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Converse Ranch.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.