Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Galveston, TX
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Galveston with roughly 1,599 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $216 to $465 per month. Median reported wait: about 76 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Galveston
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Galveston
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Breeze Public Housing | 376 | $330 | 44 mo |
| Champion Homes at Marina Landing LIHTC | 256 | — | — |
| Campeche Island Apts LIHTC | 208 | — | — |
| Compass Pointe Aka Sandpiper Cove PB Section 8 | 192 | $216 | — |
| Sandpiper Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 192 | — | — |
| Cedar Terrace Apts LIHTC | 122 | — | — |
| The Oaks Iv Public Housing | 40 | $309 | 76 mo |
| L & M Apts LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 34 | $465 | 108 mo |
| Waldorf Apts LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Justine Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Rosenberg Townflats LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| University Gardens LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
| Gregory Place LIHTC | 13 | — | — |
| Utmb Gardens LIHTC | 13 | — | — |
| Sealy Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| San Jacinto Apts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| 1910 Ave N LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| Old Catholic Diocese Building LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| 3418 Sealy St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 1402 Winnie Apts LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Galveston (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Pointe Aka Sandpiper Cove PB Section 8 | 192 | $216 | — |
| Sandpiper Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 192 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Galveston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Breeze Public Housing | 376 | $330 | 44 mo |
| The Oaks Iv Public Housing | 40 | $309 | 76 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 34 | $465 | 108 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Galveston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Homes at Marina Landing LIHTC | 256 | — | — |
| Campeche Island Apts LIHTC | 208 | — | — |
| Cedar Terrace Apts LIHTC | 122 | — | — |
| L & M Apts LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Waldorf Apts LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Justine Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Rosenberg Townflats LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| University Gardens LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
| Gregory Place LIHTC | 13 | — | — |
| Utmb Gardens LIHTC | 13 | — | — |
| Sealy Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| San Jacinto Apts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| 1910 Ave N LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| Old Catholic Diocese Building LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| 3418 Sealy St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Galveston
- 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.
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.