How many low income apartments are in Brenham, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Brenham with approximately 742 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Brenham?

Tenant-paid rents in Brenham's assisted buildings typically range from about $314 to $542 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 Brenham?

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 Brenham?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Washington County: about $998/mo for one-bedroom and $1,309/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Brenham, TX

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Brenham with roughly 742 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $314 to $542 per month.

assisted properties

742

subsidized units

$428

typical rent

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median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Brenham

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Fairview Terrace LIHTC	80	—	—
Parklane Villas LIHTC	80	—	—
Belle Towers LIHTC	76	—	—
Bluffview Villas LIHTC	76	—	—
Brenham Oaks LIHTC	76	—	—
Brenham Housing Complex PB Section 8	75	$314	—
Sunnyside Terrace Public Housing	70	$542	—
Northview Village LIHTCPB Section 8	66	—	—
Northside Terrace PB Section 8	50	$422	—
Brenham Trails LIHTC	49	—	—
Jefferson Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	44	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Brenham (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
Brenham Housing Complex PB Section 8	75	$314	—
Northview Village LIHTCPB Section 8	66	—	—
Northside Terrace PB Section 8	50	$422	—
Jefferson Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	44	—	—

Public housing developments in Brenham

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
Sunnyside Terrace Public Housing	70	$542	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Brenham

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
Fairview Terrace LIHTC	80	—	—
Parklane Villas LIHTC	80	—	—
Belle Towers LIHTC	76	—	—
Bluffview Villas LIHTC	76	—	—
Brenham Oaks LIHTC	76	—	—
Brenham Trails LIHTC	49	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Washington County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Washington County: studio $991, 1-BR $998, 2-BR $1,309, 3-BR $1,692, 4-BR $1,733.

Full FMR table for Washington County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Brenham

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.