Mt. Zion Sheltering Arms PB Section 8 San Antonio, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mt. Zion Sheltering Arms is a Project-Based Section 8 community in San Antonio, TX with 40 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $353/month on average.
40
total units
90%
occupancy
$353
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3238 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio, TX 78220 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,618/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,161/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Mt. Zion Sheltering Arms
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 3238 Martin Luther King Dr, 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 (~$353/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roseville Apartments PB Section 8 | San Antonio | 1.4 km |
| Rosemont at Highland Park LIHTC | San Antonio | 2 km |
| Springview Public Housing | San Antonio | 2 km |
| High View Apts/w Sinkin Public Housing | San Antonio | 2 km |
| Alsbury Farms LIHTC | San Antonio | 2.8 km |
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| Sun Park Lane/frank Hornsby Public Housing | San Antonio | 2.8 km |
| East Meadows Phase Ii LIHTC | San Antonio | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mt. Zion Sheltering Arms 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 Mt. Zion Sheltering Arms?
Residents report average rents near $353/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 Mt. Zion Sheltering Arms?
Contact the management office at 3238 Martin Luther King Dr 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.