How many low income apartments are in Alice, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Alice with approximately 702 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Alice?

Tenant-paid rents in Alice's assisted buildings typically range from about $317 to $494 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Alice?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Alice?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Jim Wells County: about $742/mo for one-bedroom and $973/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Alice, TX

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Alice with roughly 702 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $317 to $494 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.

assisted properties

702

subsidized units

$406

typical rent

3 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Alice

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Heritage Apartments Public Housing	239	$354	3 mo
Guadalupe Haciendas PB Section 8	80	$424	—
Cameron Village LIHTC	75	—	—
San Diego Creek Apts LIHTC	72	—	—
Casa Real PB Section 8	68	$324	—
Alice Village PB Section 8	50	$317	—
Alician Manor PB Section 8	48	$329	—
Easterling Village LIHTC	48	—	—
Alice Housing Authority PB Section 8	21	$494	—
Rose Ann Public Housing	1	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Alice (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
Guadalupe Haciendas PB Section 8	80	$424	—
Casa Real PB Section 8	68	$324	—
Alice Village PB Section 8	50	$317	—
Alician Manor PB Section 8	48	$329	—
Alice Housing Authority PB Section 8	21	$494	—

Public housing developments in Alice

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
Heritage Apartments Public Housing	239	$354	3 mo
Rose Ann Public Housing	1	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Alice

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
Cameron Village LIHTC	75	—	—
San Diego Creek Apts LIHTC	72	—	—
Easterling Village LIHTC	48	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Jim Wells County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jim Wells County: studio $737, 1-BR $742, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,289, 4-BR $1,432.

Full FMR table for Jim Wells County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Alice

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.