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San Patricio, TX Fair Housing Protections 2026

Fair housing violation in San Patricio: $16,000+ fine (first offense), $65,000+ (repeat). One discriminatory ad can trigger a federal complaint.

Federal and Texas fair housing laws prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability, plus source of income and other state-protected classes. Violations can result in $16,000+ in fines for a first offense and $65,000+ for repeat violations.

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Key Takeaways — San Patricio Fair Housing Protections

  • Key rule: $16,000+ Federal Fine
  • Violation risk: face a $16,000+ federal fine

Fair Housing Protections in San Patricio

San Patricio landlords must follow Texas state law on fair housing protections. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.

$1,149

median 2BR rent

$16,000+ Federal Fine

key requirement

Penalty Warning

Violate Texas fair housing protections rules in San Patricio and you could face a $16,000+ federal fine. At San Patricio's median rent of $1,149/month, even a single violation adds up fast.

San Patricio Rental Market Context

San Patricio is the 1016th-largest city in Texas (population 432). With a median 2-bedroom rent of $1,149/month, it falls in the above-average range for Texas rental costs — 9% above the state median of $1,054/month.

How San Patricio Compares in County

San Patricio ranks #238 of 311 cities in County by population. Because fair housing protections rules are often tied to rent amounts, costs vary across the county.

City Population Median Rent First Fine
Socorro 38,238 $1,117/mo $16,000+ fine
Farmers Branch 36,917 $1,117/mo $16,000+ fine
Balch Springs 26,711 $1,117/mo $16,000+ fine
Saginaw 25,139 $1,117/mo $16,000+ fine
University Park 24,954 $1,117/mo $16,000+ fine
Benbrook 24,336 $1,117/mo $16,000+ fine
Horizon City 24,168 $1,117/mo $16,000+ fine
Corinth 23,707 $1,117/mo $16,000+ fine
Watauga 22,934 $1,117/mo $16,000+ fine
Alton 21,130 $1,117/mo $16,000+ fine
Murphy 20,920 $1,117/mo $16,000+ fine
Lakeway 19,189 $1,117/mo $16,000+ fine
Glenn Heights 18,793 $1,117/mo $16,000+ fine
White Settlement 18,005 $1,117/mo $16,000+ fine
Highland Village 16,100 $1,117/mo $16,000+ fine

Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for County, Texas. All cities follow Texas state law unless a local ordinance applies.

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Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for State Average.

Fair Housing Protections in Nearby Cities

Own properties in multiple cities? Rules may differ locally:

Houston, TX
Pop. 2,314,157
San Antonio, TX
Pop. 1,495,295
Dallas, TX
Pop. 1,302,868
Austin, TX
Pop. 979,882
Fort Worth, TX
Pop. 978,468

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How we researched this page: Fair housing protections rules are based on Texas state statutes. Rent data comes from HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for State Average. Last updated: August 2026.
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Reviewed by Rachid Abadli

Founder & CEO, LeaseBase · Sacramento landlord · Self-managing since 2019

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