Smiley Housing Authority Public Housing Smiley, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Smiley Housing Authority is a Public Housing community in Smiley, TX with 17 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $411/month on average.
17
total units
94%
occupancy
$411
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $21,295/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,208/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 44% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 81% |
| One-bedroom share | 44% |
How to apply at Smiley Housing Authority
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; 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 (~$411/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Smiley Housing Authority 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 Smiley Housing Authority?
Residents report average rents near $411/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 Smiley Housing Authority?
Contact the management office in Smiley. 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.