What is Public Housing? (Click here to watch video)     Public Housing is subsidized assistance for residents of SAHA-owned properties. SAHA manages and maintains dwelling units. These rental units are located at 61 developments throughout San Antonio, and are available to eligible low-income families, seniors and people with disabilities. How affordable is Public Housing?     Rent Payment: The formula used in determining rental payment is the highest of the following: 8 30% of monthly adjusted income (after allowed deductions) 8 10% of monthly income or 8 Flat Rent (varies by property as determined by market survey) San Antonio New Braunfels, TX HUD Metro FMR Area Median Income is $59,900 FY2011 Income Limit Area No. of Persons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Extremely Low 30% Income Limits $12,600 $14,400 $16,200 $17,950 $19,400 $20,850 $22,300 $23,700 Very Low- 50% Income Limits $21,000 $24,000 $27,000 $29,950 $32,350 $34,750 $37,150 $39,550 Low 80% Income Limits $33,550 $38,350 $43,150 $47,900 $51,750 $55,600 $59,400 $63,250 NOTE: Bexar County is part of the San Antonio, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. The San Antonio, TX HUD Metro FMR Area contains the following areas: Bandera County, TX ; Bexar County, TX ; Comal County, TX ; Guadalupe County, TX ; and Wilson County, TX . Income Limit areas are based on FY 2011 Fair Market Rent (FMR) areas.  For a detailed account of how this area is derived please see our associated FY 2011 Fair Market Rent documentation system. How Long a Wait for Public Housing?     As of October 1, 2008 there was a total of 9,200 applicants on the public housing waiting list.  Applicants are placed on one of three lists of their choice (family, elderly/disabled, accessible) according to unit size, and date and time of application.  The current waiting period for a unit can be anywhere from 3 – 24 months depending on availability and bedroom size.  (See Application Process-on steps to apply). BEDROOM SIZE & LIST APPROXIMATE WAITING TIME * 0-1, ACCESSIBLE (07/08) 6-9 MONTHS 2, ACCESSIBLE (02/08) 9-12MONTHS 3, ACCESSIBLE (12/08) 0-3 MONTHS 4, ACCESSIBLE (12/08) 0-3 MONTHS 5, ACCESSIBLE N/A     0-1, ELDERLY (07/08) 6-9 MONTHS 2, ELDERLY (01/09) 0-3 MONTHS 3, ELDERLY (01/09) 0-3 MONTHS 4, ELDERLY N/A 5, ELDERLY N/A     0-1 FAMILY (06/07) 18-24 MONTHS 2, FAMILY (09/07) 18-24 MONTHS 3, FAMILY (01/08) 12-18 MONTHS 4, FAMILY (03/08) 9-12 MONTHS 5, FAMILY (04/08) 12-18 MONTHS     * Waiting time is determined by Date & Time Pre-application is received by the SAHA Admissions & Occupancy Department ( ) In parenthesis are the dates of the last applicant on the most current list for Unit Offer letters.