How many low income apartments are in Ennis, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Ennis with approximately 830 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Ennis?

Tenant-paid rents in Ennis's assisted buildings typically range from about $356 to $478 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 Ennis?

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 Ennis?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Ellis County: about $1,648/mo for one-bedroom and $1,931/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ennis, TX

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ennis with roughly 830 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $356 to $478 per month. Median reported wait: about 2 months.

assisted properties

830

subsidized units

$417

typical rent

2 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Ennis

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ennis

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Silverton Village Town Homes LIHTC	248	—	—
Grace Townhomes LIHTC	110	—	—
Ennis Village Public Housing	89	$478	2 mo
Creekside Terrace Apts LIHTC	80	—	—
Ennis Senior Citizens Center PB Section 8	78	$356	—
Ennis Trails LIHTC	72	—	—
Breckenridge Village LIHTC	66	—	—
Lakeridge Villas LIHTC	48	—	—
Ennis Senior Citizens Center PB Section 8	39	$370	—

Section 8 apartments in Ennis (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
Ennis Senior Citizens Center PB Section 8	78	$356	—
Ennis Senior Citizens Center PB Section 8	39	$370	—

Public housing developments in Ennis

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
Ennis Village Public Housing	89	$478	2 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ennis

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
Silverton Village Town Homes LIHTC	248	—	—
Grace Townhomes LIHTC	110	—	—
Creekside Terrace Apts LIHTC	80	—	—
Ennis Trails LIHTC	72	—	—
Breckenridge Village LIHTC	66	—	—
Lakeridge Villas LIHTC	48	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Ellis County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Ellis County: studio $1,582, 1-BR $1,648, 2-BR $1,931, 3-BR $2,431, 4-BR $3,091.

Full FMR table for Ellis County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Ennis

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.