Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Abilene, TX
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Abilene with roughly 1,849 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $241 to $408 per month. Median reported wait: about 28 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Abilene
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Crossing Apts LIHTC | 304 | — | — |
| Sunset Arbor Townhomes LIHTC | 220 | — | — |
| Rebecca Lane Public Housing | 213 | $408 | 28 mo |
| Tylor Grand LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Abilene North Apts. PB Section 8 | 101 | $241 | — |
| Abilene Seniors Apts LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Eastern Oaks Apts LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| La Ventana Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Anson Park Ii LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Anson Park Seniors LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Arbors at Rose Park LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Old Windsor Hotel LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Anson Park LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Carver Plaza §202 Senior | 50 | $370 | — |
| Heritage Heights at Abilene LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Prairie Gardens LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Trails at Abilene LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| The Residence at Autumn Sage LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Carver Townhomes LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Abilene (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tylor Grand LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Abilene North Apts. PB Section 8 | 101 | $241 | — |
| La Ventana Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Abilene
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Lane Public Housing | 213 | $408 | 28 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Abilene
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Crossing Apts LIHTC | 304 | — | — |
| Sunset Arbor Townhomes LIHTC | 220 | — | — |
| Abilene Seniors Apts LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Eastern Oaks Apts LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Anson Park Ii LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Anson Park Seniors LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Arbors at Rose Park LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Old Windsor Hotel LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Anson Park LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Heritage Heights at Abilene LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Prairie Gardens LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Trails at Abilene LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| The Residence at Autumn Sage LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Carver Townhomes LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Taylor County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Taylor County: studio $1,010, 1-BR $1,020, 2-BR $1,276, 3-BR $1,653, 4-BR $1,987.
Full FMR table for Taylor County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Abilene
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Houston, TX
- Dallas, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- Austin, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
- El Paso, TX
- Arlington, TX
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Beaumont, TX
- Brownsville, TX
- Lubbock, TX
- Amarillo, TX
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.