Housing for elderly exempted.
San Antonio City Code § 2-636
in effectSec. 2-636. - Housing for elderly exempted.
(a) The provisions of this division relating to familial status do not apply to housing for older persons.
(b) In this section "housing for older persons" means housing:
(1) That the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development determines is specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons under a federal or state program;
(2) Intended for, and solely occupied by, persons sixty-two (62) years of age or older; or
(3) Intended and operated for occupancy by at least one person fifty-five (55) years of age or older per unit as determined by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. To the extent that such a determination falls within the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, the following factors at minimum must be present for the dwelling(s) to qualify for the exemption:
a. The existence of significant facilities and services specifically designed to meet the physical or social needs of older persons, or if the provision of such facilities and services is not practicable, that such housing is necessary to provide important housing opportunities for older persons;
b. That at least eighty (80) percent of the units are occupied by at least one person fifty-five (55) years of age or older per unit; and
c. The publication of, and adherence to policies and procedures which demonstrate an intent by the owner or manager to provide housing for persons fifty-five (55) years of age or older.
(Ord. No. 2013-09-05-0577, § 1, 9-5-13)
Source: City of San Antonio, City Code, City Charter and Unified Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/san_antonio/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH2AD_ARTXNSCPO_DIV6DIHOPR_SDIVEX_S2-636HOELEXFetched: 10/27/2026