How many low income apartments are in Fredericksburg, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Fredericksburg with approximately 401 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Fredericksburg?

Tenant-paid rents in Fredericksburg's assisted buildings typically range from about $372 to $372 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 Fredericksburg?

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 Fredericksburg?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Gillespie County: about $1,096/mo for one-bedroom and $1,438/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fredericksburg, TX

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fredericksburg with roughly 401 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $372 to $372 per month.

assisted properties

401

subsidized units

$372

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Fredericksburg

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fredericksburg

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Towne Park in Fredericksburg I LIHTC	88	—	—
Friendship Place LIHTC	76	—	—
Brentwood Oaks Apts LIHTC	74	—	—
Fredericksburg Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Fredricksburg Seniors LIHTC	48	—	—
Towne Park in Fredericksburg Ii LIHTC	44	—	—
Evergreen Villa PB Section 8	23	$372	—

Section 8 apartments in Fredericksburg (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
Fredericksburg Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Evergreen Villa PB Section 8	23	$372	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fredericksburg

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
Towne Park in Fredericksburg I LIHTC	88	—	—
Friendship Place LIHTC	76	—	—
Brentwood Oaks Apts LIHTC	74	—	—
Fredricksburg Seniors LIHTC	48	—	—
Towne Park in Fredericksburg Ii LIHTC	44	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Gillespie County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Gillespie County: studio $1,089, 1-BR $1,096, 2-BR $1,438, 3-BR $1,806, 4-BR $2,116.

Full FMR table for Gillespie County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Fredericksburg

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.