The Heights on Congress PB Section 8 Austin, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Heights on Congress is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Austin, TX with 34 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $433/month on average.
34
total units
97%
occupancy
$433
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2702 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,027/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,351/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 50% |
How to apply at The Heights on Congress
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 2702 S Congress Ave, Austin; 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 (~$433/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pathways at Bouldin Oaks PB Section 8 | Austin | 0.8 km |
| Blunn Creek Apts LIHTC | Austin | 1.4 km |
| Pathways at Meadowbrook PB Section 8 | Austin | 1.4 km |
| Travis Park Apartments PB Section 8 | Austin | 1.7 km |
| Rbj Phase I LIHTC | Austin | 2 km |
| Rebekah Baines Johnson Center PB Section 8 | Austin | 2 km |
| Sierra Vista LIHTC | Austin | 2.4 km |
| Rosemont of Oak Valley LIHTC | Austin | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Heights on Congress 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 The Heights on Congress?
Residents report average rents near $433/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 The Heights on Congress?
Contact the management office at 2702 S Congress Ave in Austin. 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.