Whispering Oaks LIHTCPublic Housing West Orange, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Whispering Oaks is a Public Housing community in West Orange, TX with 20 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $333/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
20
total units
95%
occupancy
$333
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2835 Western Ave, West Orange, TX 77630 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,123/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,063/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 26% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 21% |
How to apply at Whispering Oaks
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 2835 Western Ave, West Orange; 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 (~$333/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cypresswood Crossing LIHTC | Orange | 1.7 km |
| Arbor Pines LIHTC | Orange | 2 km |
| Heritage Center of Orange PB Section 8 | Orange | 2 km |
| Cove Terrace Public Housing | Orange | 2 km |
| Oaks Apts LIHTC | Orange | 2.8 km |
| Orange Palm Garden Apt Homes LIHTC | Orange | 2.8 km |
| Park Avenue Manor Public Housing | Orange | 3.3 km |
| Sabine Park Apts LIHTC | Orange | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in West Orange
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Whispering Oaks have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Whispering Oaks?
Residents report average rents near $333/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 Whispering Oaks?
Contact the management office at 2835 Western Ave in West Orange. 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.