Garden City LIHTCPB Section 8 Houston, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Garden City is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Houston, TX with 252 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $209/month on average.
252
total units
89%
occupancy
$209
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 9601 W Montgomery Rd, Houston, TX 77088 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,345/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,218/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 7% |
How to apply at Garden City
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 9601 W Montgomery Rd, Houston; 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 (~$209/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Summerdale LIHTC | Houston | 0.8 km |
| Parkway Ranch Ii LIHTC | Houston | 1.1 km |
| Amberton Apts LIHTC | Houston | 1.7 km |
| Park Lane Apts LIHTC | Houston | 1.7 km |
| Woodglen Village Apts LIHTC | Houston | 2.4 km |
| Chelsea Senior Community LIHTC | Houston | 2.4 km |
| Little York Villas LIHTC | Houston | 2.4 km |
| Inwood Terrace LIHTC | Houston | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Garden City have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Garden City?
Residents report average rents near $209/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 Garden City?
Contact the management office at 9601 W Montgomery Rd in Houston. 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.