O W Collins Elderly Apartments PB Section 8 Port Arthur, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
O W Collins Elderly Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Port Arthur, TX with 200 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $254/month on average.
200
total units
92%
occupancy
$254
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 4440 Gulfway Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,669/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,866/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at O W Collins Elderly Apartments
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 4440 Gulfway Dr, Port Arthur; 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 (~$254/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly Place PB Section 8 | Groves | 1.1 km |
| Villa Main Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Port Arthur | 1.7 km |
| Southwood Crossing Apts I LIHTC | Port Arthur | 2.8 km |
| Southwood Crossing Apts Ii LIHTC | Port Arthur | 2.8 km |
| Legacy Senior Housing of Port Arthur LIHTC | Port Arthur | 5.5 km |
| The Willows Apartments PB Section 8 | Port Arthur | 6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Port Arthur
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does O W Collins Elderly Apartments 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 O W Collins Elderly Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $254/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 O W Collins Elderly Apartments?
Contact the management office at 4440 Gulfway Dr in Port Arthur. 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.