YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO FORT SAM HOUSTON HOUSING
Known for its hospitality, rich blend of cultures, delicious food, and ample shopping opportunities, the history of San Antonio continues to be written. Living at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston can be an exciting move for military families, and there are wonderful, historic homes waiting for you. If you’re looking for on-base Fort Same Houston housing options, there are several communities available. Here’s everything you need to know for your PCS.
About Fort Sam Houston Housing on Base
Your options for Fort Houston housing will come from Hunt Military Communities (HMC), a leader in helping military families find the right real estate option for their needs across the United States.
There are nine communities to choose from and they will also be your main point of contact for things such as maintenance to your home.
Hunt Military Communities
Since 2021, HMC has been managing its Fort Sam Houston Family Housing for families serving at the installation.
It’s a partnership with the U.S. Army that would see HMC take the reins from Lincoln Military Housing for the 925 homes throughout the eight communities available for residents.
Where you live depends on how large your family is along with your pay grade. There are townhomes and single-family homes with two to five bedrooms available.
Contact Information:
To reach HMC about Fort Sam Houston base housing, including general inquiries and leasing information, you can do so online.
Fort Sam Houston Family Housing:
Phone (Leasing): (830) 282-1098
Phone (Residents): (830) 262-0830
Address: 2739 Dickman B 407 San Antonio, TX 78234
Harris Heights Community Center:
Phone: (830) 262-0830
Address: 3751 Patch Road San Antonio, TX 78234
Maintenance Shop and Direct Exchange:
Phone: (830) 262-0830
Address: Garden Road - Bldg. #3882 San Antonio, TX 78234
Watkins Terrace Community Center:
Phone: (830) 262-0830
Address: Terrace Community Center 5840 Frazier Rd San Antonio, TX 78234
Who Can Live on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston?
Fort Sam Houston military housing is available to the following groups and their families:
- Active duty service members
- DoD employees
- Retired military personnel
- Veterans
Keep in mind that while civilians may be permitted, the needs of the military come first. JBSA-Fort Sam Houston is a very active Army post, making housing limited for non-military personnel.
Fort Sam Houston Housing Communities
Known for their historic homes, there are several neighborhoods available offering a variety of floor plans and square footage. However, keep in mind that because many properties are historic, the exact size of each home may vary.
Furthermore, new construction initiatives add even more diversity to the area. Here’s what each community has to offer your family:
Artillery Post
- Two to five bedrooms (1200 sq ft to 4055 sq ft)
- Pet friendly
- Detached garages
- Washer and dryer hookups
- Central AC
Gorgas Circle
- Single-story, five-bedroom homes (2600 sq ft)
- Pet friendly
- Detached garages
- Washer and dryer hookups
- Central AC
- Sunroom
Harris Heights
- Single and double-story homes
- Three and four-bedroom homes (1668 sq ft to 2219 sq ft)
- Pet friendly
- Detached garages
- Washer and dryer hookups
- Central AC
Infantry Post
You’ll find historic and non-historic homes available with some properties being duplexes. If your home is a duplex, you’ll have options with carports and an exterior storage shed. The historic homes have detached garages.
- Three and four-bedroom homes (1636 sq ft to 2833 sq ft)
- Pet friendly
- Washer and dryer hookups
- Central AC
Marvin R Wood
- Three and four-bedroom, two-story homes (1488 sq ft to 2400 sq ft)
- Pet friendly
- Both attached and detached garages depending on the home
- Washer and dryer hookups
- Central AC
Patch Chaffee
While there are historic homes available, this community also offers newer ADA housing options as well.
- Two to four-bedroom homes (1013 sq ft to 1643 sq ft)
- Pet friendly
- Washer and dryer hookups
- Central AC
- Attached and detached garages as well as carports are available
Watkins Terrace
Offering both single and two-story homes, the community is ideal for families, with proximity to many schools and recreational facilities.
- Three and four-bedroom homes (1200 sq ft to 1380 sq ft)
- Pet friendly
- Washer and dryer hookups
- Attached garages
- Central AC
Wheaton Graham Dickman
- Single and double-story, three to five-bedroom homes (2133 sq ft to 2846 sq ft)
- Pet friendly
- Washer and dryer hookups
- Central AC
- Sunroom (two-story homes have 2)
FSBO JSBA-Fort Sam Houston
If you’re looking to purchase JBSA-Fort Sam Houston housing, there are properties available that are for sale by owners.
The homeowners who put their properties up for sale understand the specific needs of the military community and advertise available properties online.
FSBO homes can often help you save on your purchase price, so they’re a great consideration for families. You can find listings online.
Fort Sam Houston Housing: Barracks and Unaccompanied Personnel
If you are looking to live in the Brenner Barracks, you’ll need to get in touch with the base. Here are important contacts for those who qualify for these Fort Sam Houston housing options:
Brenner Barracks Address: 2250 Engineer St., Ste 7, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Phone: +2102 (210) 190-2087 / +2109 (161) 134-1156
Phone (DSN): 312-471-4829
Unaccompanied personnel housing options are also available. You can reach them at the following:
Address: 1706 Stanley Road Bldg. 367, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Phone: (210) 221-2381 / (210) 295-8564
Phone (DSN): 312-471-2381
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