How many low income apartments are in Gainesville, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Gainesville with approximately 463 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Gainesville?

Tenant-paid rents in Gainesville's assisted buildings typically range from about $275 to $565 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 Gainesville?

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 Gainesville?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Cooke County: about $961/mo for one-bedroom and $1,261/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Gainesville, TX

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Gainesville with roughly 463 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $275 to $565 per month.

assisted properties

463

subsidized units

$420

typical rent

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median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Gainesville

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Lexington Square Apartments PB Section 8	100	$275	—
Pecan Creek Village PB Section 8	78	$452	—
Washington Court Aka Walnut Lane PB Section 8	70	$565	—
Summit Senior Village LIHTC	67	—	—
Willowick Apts LIHTC	60	—	—
Turner Apartments PB Section 8	48	$414	—
Gainesville Garden Apts LIHTC	40	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Gainesville (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
Lexington Square Apartments PB Section 8	100	$275	—
Pecan Creek Village PB Section 8	78	$452	—
Washington Court Aka Walnut Lane PB Section 8	70	$565	—
Turner Apartments PB Section 8	48	$414	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Gainesville

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
Summit Senior Village LIHTC	67	—	—
Willowick Apts LIHTC	60	—	—
Gainesville Garden Apts LIHTC	40	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Cooke County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cooke County: studio $955, 1-BR $961, 2-BR $1,261, 3-BR $1,552, 4-BR $1,719.

Full FMR table for Cooke County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Gainesville

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.