How many low income apartments are in Crystal City, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Crystal City with approximately 372 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Crystal City?

Tenant-paid rents in Crystal City's assisted buildings typically range from about $287 to $388 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 Crystal City?

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 Crystal City?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Zavala County: about $778/mo for one-bedroom and $973/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Crystal City, TX

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Crystal City with roughly 372 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $287 to $388 per month.

assisted properties

372

subsidized units

$338

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Crystal City

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Crystal City

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Roberto Alonzo Courts Public Housing	152	$299	—
Ninfa Moncada Courts Public Housing	116	$287	—
Villa Hermosa Apts LIHTC	60	—	—
Elena C Diaz Homes §811	24	$362	—
Unnamed Public Housing	20	$388	—

Public housing developments in Crystal City

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
Roberto Alonzo Courts Public Housing	152	$299	—
Ninfa Moncada Courts Public Housing	116	$287	—
Unnamed Public Housing	20	$388	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Crystal City

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
Villa Hermosa Apts LIHTC	60	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Zavala County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Zavala County: studio $756, 1-BR $778, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,353, 4-BR $1,432.

Full FMR table for Zavala County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Crystal City

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.