Canterbury South PB Section 8 Big Spring, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Canterbury South is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Big Spring, TX with 118 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $352/month on average.
118
total units
81%
occupancy
$352
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1600 S Lancaster St, Big Spring, TX 79720 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,308/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,143/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Canterbury South
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1600 S Lancaster St, Big Spring; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$352/mo average here).
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- Canterbury South PB Section 8
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Canterbury South have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Canterbury South?
Residents report average rents near $352/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Canterbury South?
Contact the management office at 1600 S Lancaster St in Big Spring. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.