How many low income apartments are in Bridgeport, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in Bridgeport with approximately 54 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Bridgeport?

Tenant-paid rents in Bridgeport's assisted buildings typically range from about $379 to $501 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 Bridgeport?

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 Bridgeport?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Wise County: about $918/mo for one-bedroom and $1,205/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bridgeport, TX

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bridgeport with roughly 54 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $379 to $501 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.

assisted properties

subsidized units

$440

typical rent

5 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Bridgeport

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bridgeport

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Henderson Terrace Apts LIHTC	24	—	—
Butterfield Courts Public Housing	20	$501	5 mo
Bridgeport Estates Iii (hud) §202 Senior	10	$379	—

Public housing developments in Bridgeport

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
Butterfield Courts Public Housing	20	$501	5 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bridgeport

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
Henderson Terrace Apts LIHTC	24	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Wise County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Wise County: studio $912, 1-BR $918, 2-BR $1,205, 3-BR $1,676, 4-BR $2,021.

Full FMR table for Wise County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Bridgeport

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.