Gulf Coast Arms LIHTCPB Section 8 Houston, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gulf Coast Arms is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Houston, TX with 160 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $346/month on average.
160
total units
94%
occupancy
$346
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 6603 Hirsch Rd, Houston, TX 77026 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,988/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,469/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
How to apply at Gulf Coast Arms
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 6603 Hirsch 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 (~$346/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glass Street Apts LIHTC | Houston | 1.1 km |
| Silver Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | Houston | 1.4 km |
| Silver Glen Fka Branch Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Houston | 1.4 km |
| Redwood Heights Apts LIHTC | Houston | 1.4 km |
| Jensen Plaza Apts LIHTC | Houston | 1.4 km |
| Emerald Bay Apts LIHTC | Houston | 1.7 km |
| W. Leo Daniels Towers PB Section 8 | Houston | 2.4 km |
| Avenue Terrace LIHTC | Houston | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gulf Coast Arms 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 Gulf Coast Arms?
Residents report average rents near $346/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 Gulf Coast Arms?
Contact the management office at 6603 Hirsch 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.