Optimist Village PB Section 8 Orange, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Optimist Village is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Orange, TX with 96 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $389/month on average.
96
total units
97%
occupancy
$389
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3650 Optimist Way, Orange, TX 77630 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,971/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,114/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 59% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at Optimist Village
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 3650 Optimist Way, Orange; 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 (~$389/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sikes Road / Willow Bend Public Housing | Orange | 1.4 km |
| Park Avenue Manor Public Housing | Orange | 1.7 km |
| James Zay Roberts Plaza Public Housing | Orange | 3.4 km |
| Whispering Oaks LIHTCPublic Housing | West Orange | 3.7 km |
| Pineywoods Community Orange Home Team LIHTC | Orange | 4.3 km |
| Johnson-chavis Reserve Public Housing | Orange | 4.3 km |
| Cove Terrace Public Housing | Orange | 5.6 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Optimist Village 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 Optimist Village?
Residents report average rents near $389/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 Optimist Village?
Contact the management office at 3650 Optimist Way in Orange. 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.