How many low income apartments are in Bastrop, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Bastrop with approximately 469 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Bastrop?

Tenant-paid rents in Bastrop's assisted buildings typically range from about $364 to $410 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 Bastrop?

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 Bastrop?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Bastrop County: about $1,562/mo for one-bedroom and $1,852/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bastrop, TX

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bastrop with roughly 469 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $364 to $410 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.

assisted properties

469

subsidized units

$387

typical rent

10 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bastrop

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Preserve at Hunters Crossing LIHTC	140	—	—
Settlement Estates Senior Housing LIHTC	70	—	—
Anderson,linden,riverview Public Housing	50	$410	10 mo
Bastrop Oak Grove LIHTC	48	—	—
Oak Grove I Apartments PB Section 8	48	$397	—
Riverwood Commons LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Piney Creek North Apartments PB Section 8	30	$364	—
Bastrop Village Oaks Apts LIHTC	27	—	—
Bastrop Village Oaks Apts Ii LIHTC	20	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Bastrop (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
Oak Grove I Apartments PB Section 8	48	$397	—
Riverwood Commons LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Piney Creek North Apartments PB Section 8	30	$364	—

Public housing developments in Bastrop

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
Anderson,linden,riverview Public Housing	50	$410	10 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bastrop

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
Preserve at Hunters Crossing LIHTC	140	—	—
Settlement Estates Senior Housing LIHTC	70	—	—
Bastrop Oak Grove LIHTC	48	—	—
Bastrop Village Oaks Apts LIHTC	27	—	—
Bastrop Village Oaks Apts Ii LIHTC	20	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Bastrop County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bastrop County: studio $1,474, 1-BR $1,562, 2-BR $1,852, 3-BR $2,347, 4-BR $2,760.

Full FMR table for Bastrop County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Bastrop

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.