Ernest M. Olivares Senior Community Residences — Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly in San Antonio

1003 Vera Cruz, San Antonio, TX, 78207

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 59 units · Managed by Avenida Guadalupe Association

About this apartment

Ernest M. Olivares Senior Community Residences is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly building at 1003 Vera Cruz, San Antonio with 59 apartments (59 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 210-226-5579.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Ernest M. Olivares Senior Community Residences

Ernest M. Olivares Senior Community Residences is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly property at 1003 Vera Cruz, San Antonio 78207. It has 59 apartments, 59 of which are subsidized (59 one-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

Who can apply

This program serves households where the head or spouse is 62 or older who meet HUD income limits for the Texas area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at 210-226-5579 (managed by Avenida Guadalupe Association) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Opportunity Home San Antonio Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

Texas has no statewide source-of-income protection, and Texas Local Government Code § 250.007 (2015) prohibits Texas cities from adopting ordinances that require landlords to accept Housing Choice Vouchers. Private landlord participation in the voucher program is voluntary

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the San Antonio page and read how to apply for Section 8 in San Antonio.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.