Royal Palms PB Section 8 Houston, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Royal Palms is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Houston, TX with 125 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $256/month on average.
125
total units
98%
occupancy
$256
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5601 Royal Palms St, Houston, TX 77021 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,879/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,195/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 61% |
How to apply at Royal Palms
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 5601 Royal Palms St, 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 (~$256/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Village at Palm Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | Houston | 0.8 km |
| 4415 Perry LIHTC | Houston | 1.7 km |
| Lancaster Senior Village LIHTC | Houston | 2 km |
| Long Drive Townhomes PB Section 8 | Houston | 2 km |
| Plum Creek Townhomes LIHTC | Houston | 2.5 km |
| Wesley Square Apartments PB Section 8 | Houston | 2.8 km |
| Missionary Village Apts PB Section 8 | Houston | 2.8 km |
| Scott Street Townhomes LIHTC | Houston | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Royal Palms 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 Royal Palms?
Residents report average rents near $256/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 Royal Palms?
Contact the management office at 5601 Royal Palms St 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.