Homeowners Association
San Antonio, Texas
Celebrating over 50 years as one of San Antonio's most admired and desired communities.
Selling your Home
Each year 6-8% of Whispering Oaks homes are offered for sale. WOHA strongly encourages homeowners preparing to sell a property to discuss the following with the listing real estate agent:
Disclosure Statements. Texas law requires sellers to disclose critical issues to prespective buyers. Typically the listing agent will provide the seller with the appropriate forms that will prompt a wide variety of potential concerns. Sellers that fail to adequately detail known issues may be held liable for fraud by the buyer. WOHA encourages sellers to disclose the following:
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Modifications made without proper City permits and inspections.
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Conversion of a garage into habitable space, such as a bedroom or den, without written approval from WOHA.
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Disputes with neighbors, WOHA or the City of San Antonio.
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Legal ownership of the perimeter wall along Wurzbach and Lockhill Selma.
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Known current or encroaching Oak Wilt threats.
Neighborhood Conservation District. Many real estate agents are not aware that the City of San Antonio designated Whispering Oaks a NCD in 2005. Buyers should be made aware of the ensuing design restrictions that apply to all properties.
Community Covenants. Many real estate agents are not aware of these legally binding deed restrictions that apply to every Whispering Oaks property regardless of HOA membership status. Buyers should be aware of these restrictions attached to every property's deed within our community.
Flood Zone. FEMA periodically updates county maps that identify risk for flooding. Buyers should be made aware that some properties within Whispering Oaks fall within these risk zones. The listing agent should verify if this designation applies.
Homeowners Association. Many real estate agents are not aware that Whispering Oaks does have an active HOA. Buyers should be made aware membership is voluntary and does not include access to the Swim & Tennis Club which is a separate organization.
Resale Certificates
When a home is being sold, mandatory HOA's often charge a fee to issue a Resale Certificate providing a statement of the membership account. Because WOHA is a voluntary HOA, this certificate is not necessary and will not be issued.
Renting your Home
Prior to 2025, the Whispering Oaks Community Covenants did not prohibit owners from renting their properties within the limits allowed by law. However recent amendments to the Covenants now restrict rentals of less than 30 consecutive days which thereby constitutes a short term rental under local ordinances. This includes short term roommates who provide any form of compensation to the property owner.
Short Term Rentals via AirBnb etc.
Amendments to the Whispering Oaks Community Covenants were ratified in early 2025 which affect both current and intended Short Term Rental properties on the vast majority of parcels within the subdivision.
New Permits. The Covenants now prohibit new STR's from establishing on the majority of parcels within the community. Operating a STR via a City permit dated after the amendment filing date will constitute a Covenant violation and be subject to enforcement. Be advised, City staff are not responsible to be aware of restrictive covenants within subdivisions. It is the operator's responsibility to verify a parcel's eligibility before commencing operations.
Existing Permits. Within most Units, a STR established via a City permit dated prior to the amendment's filing date may continue legal operation only until expiration of said permit (3 years maximum). Continued STR operation thereafter, including with a renewed or new permit, will constitute a Covenant violation and be subject to enforcement.
To verify if a particular parcel is subject to the STR limitations above, view the Restrictive Covenants attached to the parcel's deed on file with Bexar County or contact WOHA.
