Compass Pointe Aka Sandpiper Cove PB Section 8 Galveston, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Compass Pointe Aka Sandpiper Cove is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Galveston, TX with 192 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $216/month on average.
192
total units
98%
occupancy
$216
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3916 Winnie St, Galveston, TX 77550 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,950/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,836/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 5% |
How to apply at Compass Pointe Aka Sandpiper Cove
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 3916 Winnie St, Galveston; 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 (~$216/mo average here).
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- Champion Homes at Marina Landing LIHTC
- Campeche Island Apts LIHTC
- Sandpiper Cove LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cedar Terrace Apts LIHTC
- The Oaks Iv Public Housing
- L & M Apts LIHTC
- Scattered Sites Public Housing
- Waldorf Apts LIHTC
- Justine Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sealy Apts LIHTC | Galveston | 0.8 km |
| Rosenberg Townflats LIHTC | Galveston | 1.7 km |
| San Jacinto Apts LIHTC | Galveston | 1.7 km |
| 1910 Ave N LIHTC | Galveston | 1.7 km |
| Old Catholic Diocese Building LIHTC | Galveston | 2 km |
| Gregory Place LIHTC | Galveston | 2.8 km |
| Utmb Gardens LIHTC | Galveston | 2.8 km |
| 1402 Winnie Apts LIHTC | Galveston | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Galveston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Compass Pointe Aka Sandpiper Cove 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 Compass Pointe Aka Sandpiper Cove?
Residents report average rents near $216/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 Compass Pointe Aka Sandpiper Cove?
Contact the management office at 3916 Winnie St in Galveston. 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.