Scattered Sites Public Housing Galveston, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Galveston, TX with 34 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $465/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 108 months.
34
total units
94%
occupancy
$465
avg resident rent
108 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2801 Avenue R, Galveston, TX 77550 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,249/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,113/yr |
| People per unit | 3.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
How to apply at Scattered Sites
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 2801 Avenue R, Galveston; 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 (~$465/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Galveston
- Gulf Breeze Public Housing
- Champion Homes at Marina Landing LIHTC
- Campeche Island Apts LIHTC
- Compass Pointe Aka Sandpiper Cove PB Section 8
- Sandpiper Cove LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cedar Terrace Apts LIHTC
- The Oaks Iv Public Housing
- L & M Apts LIHTC
- Waldorf Apts LIHTC
- Justine Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosenberg Townflats LIHTC | Galveston | 1.1 km |
| San Jacinto Apts LIHTC | Galveston | 1.1 km |
| 1910 Ave N LIHTC | Galveston | 1.1 km |
| Sealy Apts LIHTC | Galveston | 1.4 km |
| 3418 Sealy St LIHTC | Galveston | 2 km |
| Old Catholic Diocese Building LIHTC | Galveston | 2.2 km |
| Gregory Place LIHTC | Galveston | 2.4 km |
| Utmb Gardens LIHTC | Galveston | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Galveston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Scattered Sites have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Scattered Sites?
Residents report average rents near $465/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 Scattered Sites?
Contact the management office at 2801 Avenue R in Galveston. 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.