Smithville Gardens PB Section 8 Smithville, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Smithville Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Smithville, TX with 41 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $385/month on average.
41
total units
95%
occupancy
$385
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1002 SE Martin Luther King Rd, Smithville, TX 78957 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,022/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,917/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 26% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 38% |
How to apply at Smithville Gardens
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 1002 SE Martin Luther King Rd, Smithville; 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 (~$385/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Smithville
- Valleyview Villa Public Housing
- Willows Apts LIHTC
- The Willows §811 PRA
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Smithville Gardens 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 Smithville Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $385/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 Smithville Gardens?
Contact the management office at 1002 SE Martin Luther King Rd in Smithville. 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.