Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Austin, TX
There are 253 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Austin with roughly 29,345 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $151 to $495 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Austin
Section 8 apartments in Austin (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge at Harris Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 324 | — | — |
| Terrace at Walnut Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 324 | — | — |
| Reserve at Springdale LIHTCPB Section 8 | 292 | — | — |
| Bridge at Cameron LIHTCPB Section 8 | 263 | — | — |
| Heights on Parmer Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 252 | — | — |
| William Cannon Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 252 | — | — |
| Waters at Willow Run Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 242 | — | — |
| Forest Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 228 | — | — |
| Paddock at Norwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 228 | — | — |
| Harris Branch Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | 216 | — | — |
| Pathways at Booker T. Washington PB Section 8 | 216 | $375 | — |
| Travis Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 199 | $457 | — |
| Urban Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 194 | — | — |
| Santora Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 192 | — | — |
| Allegre Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 184 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Austin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu Apts LIHTC | 476 | — | — |
| Silver Springs Apts LIHTC | 360 | — | — |
| Mckinney Falls LIHTC | 312 | — | — |
| Wildhorse Flats LIHTC | 310 | — | — |
| Bridge at Turtle Creek LIHTC | 307 | — | — |
| Commons at Goodnight LIHTC | 304 | — | — |
| Spring Villas LIHTC | 304 | — | — |
| Del Valle 969 Apartments LIHTC | 302 | — | — |
| Arrowhead Park Apts LIHTC | 290 | — | — |
| Austin Manor Apartment Homes LIHTC | 280 | — | — |
| Boyce Lane Apartment Homes LIHTC | 280 | — | — |
| Rosemont of Oak Valley LIHTC | 280 | — | — |
| Town Vista Apts LIHTC | 280 | — | — |
| Rbj Phase I LIHTC | 279 | — | — |
| Blunn Creek Apts LIHTC | 278 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Travis County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Travis County: studio $1,474, 1-BR $1,562, 2-BR $1,852, 3-BR $2,347, 4-BR $2,760.
Full FMR table for Travis County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Austin
- 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
- Pflugerville, TX
- Houston, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
- El Paso, TX
- Arlington, TX
- Beaumont, TX
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Brownsville, TX
- Lubbock, TX
- Waco, TX
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.