How many low income apartments are in Dripping Springs, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in Dripping Springs with approximately 228 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Dripping Springs?

Most assisted households in Dripping Springs pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Dripping Springs?

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 Dripping Springs?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Hays 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 Dripping Springs, TX

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Dripping Springs with roughly 228 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

assisted properties

228

subsidized units

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typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Dripping Springs

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Dripping Springs

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Merritt Hill Country LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Springs Apts LIHTC	76	—	—
Western Springs Apartments LIHTC	72	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Dripping Springs (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
Merritt Hill Country LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Dripping Springs

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
Springs Apts LIHTC	76	—	—
Western Springs Apartments LIHTC	72	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Hays County Fair Market Rents

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

Full FMR table for Hays County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Dripping Springs

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.