Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Amarillo, TX
There are 51 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Amarillo with roughly 3,446 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 43 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $191 to $423 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Amarillo
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Amarillo
Section 8 apartments in Amarillo (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Village PB Section 8 | 150 | $386 | — |
| North Grand Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Marabella LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Amarillo Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $232 | — |
| Northwest Village PB Section 8 | 93 | $417 | — |
| Spring Terrace Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $254 | — |
| Win Lin Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $191 | — |
| Winwood of Amarillo PB Section 8 | 44 | $354 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Amarillo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyons at 45 West LIHTC | 328 | — | — |
| Jason Avenue Residential LIHTC | 252 | — | — |
| Green Acres Apts LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Residences of Plum Creek LIHTC | 182 | — | — |
| Astoria Park Apts LIHTC | 156 | — | — |
| Townparc at Amarillo LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Stone Canyon LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Viking Road Apts LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Green Tree Village Apts LIHTC | 129 | — | — |
| The Commons at St. Anthonys LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| Cathy's Pointe LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Glennwood Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Talmage at Park Central Apts LIHTC | 118 | — | — |
| Canyons Retirement Community LIHTC | 111 | — | — |
| Southwood Apts LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Potter County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Potter County: studio $778, 1-BR $903, 2-BR $1,106, 3-BR $1,503, 4-BR $1,742.
Full FMR table for Potter County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Amarillo
- 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.
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.