Aurora PB Section 8 San Antonio, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Aurora is a Project-Based Section 8 community in San Antonio, TX with 105 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $345/month on average.
105
total units
98%
occupancy
$345
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 Howard St, San Antonio, TX 78212 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,555/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,016/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Aurora
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 509 Howard St, San Antonio; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$345/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| College Pk/parkview Public Housing | San Antonio | 1.1 km |
| Palacio Del Sol LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Antonio | 1.1 km |
| St. Johns Square LIHTC | San Antonio | 1.4 km |
| Vista Verde Apts LIHTC | San Antonio | 1.4 km |
| Vista Verde Ii PB Section 8 | San Antonio | 1.4 km |
| Terrace at Haven for Hope LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Antonio | 1.4 km |
| Villa Hermosa/m Mcguire Public Housing | San Antonio | 1.4 km |
| Maverick Apts LIHTC | San Antonio | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Aurora have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Aurora?
Residents report average rents near $345/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Aurora?
Contact the management office at 509 Howard St in San Antonio. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.