How many low income apartments are in Cleveland, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Cleveland with approximately 362 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Cleveland?

Tenant-paid rents in Cleveland's assisted buildings typically range from about $354 to $449 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 Cleveland?

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 Cleveland?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Liberty County: about $1,323/mo for one-bedroom and $1,573/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cleveland, TX

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cleveland with roughly 362 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $354 to $449 per month. Median reported wait: about 24 months.

assisted properties

362

subsidized units

$402

typical rent

24 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Cleveland

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cleveland

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Pineridge Plaza Apts LIHTC	70	—	—
Unnamed Public Housing	70	$373	24 mo
Park Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	60	$354	—
Azalea Terrace §202 Senior	52	$363	—
Cleveland Plaza LIHTC	48	—	—
Cleveland Square LIHTC	48	—	—
Independence Oaks Apartments §811	14	$449	—

Section 8 apartments in Cleveland (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
Park Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	60	$354	—

Public housing developments in Cleveland

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
Unnamed Public Housing	70	$373	24 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cleveland

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
Pineridge Plaza Apts LIHTC	70	—	—
Cleveland Plaza LIHTC	48	—	—
Cleveland Square LIHTC	48	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Liberty County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Liberty County: studio $1,280, 1-BR $1,323, 2-BR $1,573, 3-BR $2,116, 4-BR $2,639.

Full FMR table for Liberty County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Cleveland

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.