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Local Facts for San Antonio Investors

Where things happen for a property in San Antonio. This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the office or a local real estate attorney before you rely on it.

County
Bexar County
Deeds and records
The Bexar County Clerk's Deed Records Department records real property documents. Official public records can be searched online, and the Clerk publishes mortgage foreclosure notices and a GIS foreclosure map.
Foreclosure sales
Most Bexar County foreclosures are non-judicial trustee sales run by the trustee or substitute trustee named in the deed of trust, not by county staff. Under Texas Property Code 51.002 they are public auctions held on the first Tuesday of the month between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The County Clerk states sales take place on the west side of the Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa, or as designated by the Commissioners Court; if the first Tuesday is January 1 or July 4, the sale moves to the first Wednesday. Mortgage and tax sales are cash auctions (cash or certified funds).
Property records
Bexar Appraisal District property search
Local rules for owners
  • Short-term rentals in San Antonio need a City STR permit from Development Services, and owners or operators must report and pay Hotel Occupancy Tax every month, even when the amount is zero.
  • The Vacant Building Program applies to buildings where all lawful activity has ceased for 30 days when they sit inside the program area, which since January 1, 2024 includes the downtown core, historic districts, Neighborhood Conservation Districts and buffers around schools and military bases. Vacant lots are excluded.

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FAQ

Where are foreclosure sales held for San Antonio properties?

Most Bexar County foreclosures are non-judicial trustee sales run by the trustee or substitute trustee named in the deed of trust, not by county staff. Under Texas Property Code 51.002 they are public auctions held on the first Tuesday of the month between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The County Clerk states sales take place on the west side of the Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa, or as designated by the Commissioners Court; if the first Tuesday is January 1 or July 4, the sale moves to the first Wednesday. Mortgage and tax sales are cash auctions (cash or certified funds).

Where are deeds recorded for San Antonio properties?

The Bexar County Clerk's Deed Records Department records real property documents. Official public records can be searched online, and the Clerk publishes mortgage foreclosure notices and a GIS foreclosure map.

Does San Antonio have rules for rental property owners?

Short-term rentals in San Antonio need a City STR permit from Development Services, and owners or operators must report and pay Hotel Occupancy Tax every month, even when the amount is zero. The Vacant Building Program applies to buildings where all lawful activity has ceased for 30 days when they sit inside the program area, which since January 1, 2024 includes the downtown core, historic districts, Neighborhood Conservation Districts and buffers around schools and military bases. Vacant lots are excluded.

Texas Rules That Apply Here

Closings, transfer tax, the foreclosure process and wholesaling rules are set at the state level.

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