Leatherwood Apts. PB Section 8 Yoakum, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Leatherwood Apts. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Yoakum, TX with 39 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $260/month on average.
39
total units
87%
occupancy
$260
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 Ellen May Rd, Yoakum, TX 77995 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,037/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,922/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 24% |
How to apply at Leatherwood Apts.
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 105 Ellen May Rd, Yoakum; 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 (~$260/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Leatherwood Apts. 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 Leatherwood Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $260/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 Leatherwood Apts.?
Contact the management office at 105 Ellen May Rd in Yoakum. 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.