Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Garland, TX
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Garland with roughly 2,202 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $354 to $455 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Garland
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Garland
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Colony Apts LIHTC | 268 | — | — |
| Centerville Pointe LIHTC | 250 | — | — |
| Primrose at Park Place LIHTC | 204 | — | — |
| Hubbards Ridge Apts LIHTC | 196 | — | — |
| Legacy Point Apt Homes LIHTC | 183 | — | — |
| Meadows Apts LIHTC | 152 | — | — |
| Hometowne at Garland LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| City Square Apartment Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 126 | — | — |
| Garland Senior Living LIHTC | 122 | — | — |
| Lavon Senior Villas LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Reserves at Merriwood Ranch LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Legacy Pointe Apts PB Section 8 | 98 | $455 | — |
| Eastpointe Station §202 Senior | 55 | $356 | — |
| Orchard Hills LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Castleglen Apartments PB Section 8 | 39 | $379 | — |
| Garland Estates §202 Senior | 39 | $354 | — |
| Independent Living Center PB Section 8 | 39 | $364 | — |
| Trails Apts LIHTC | 9 | — | — |
| Lakeview Pointe LIHTC§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Palladium Garland LIHTC§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Garland (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Square Apartment Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 126 | — | — |
| Legacy Pointe Apts PB Section 8 | 98 | $455 | — |
| Castleglen Apartments PB Section 8 | 39 | $379 | — |
| Independent Living Center PB Section 8 | 39 | $364 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Garland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Colony Apts LIHTC | 268 | — | — |
| Centerville Pointe LIHTC | 250 | — | — |
| Primrose at Park Place LIHTC | 204 | — | — |
| Hubbards Ridge Apts LIHTC | 196 | — | — |
| Legacy Point Apt Homes LIHTC | 183 | — | — |
| Meadows Apts LIHTC | 152 | — | — |
| Hometowne at Garland LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Garland Senior Living LIHTC | 122 | — | — |
| Lavon Senior Villas LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Reserves at Merriwood Ranch LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Orchard Hills LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Trails Apts LIHTC | 9 | — | — |
| Lakeview Pointe LIHTC§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Palladium Garland LIHTC§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Dallas County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Dallas County: studio $1,582, 1-BR $1,648, 2-BR $1,931, 3-BR $2,431, 4-BR $3,091.
Full FMR table for Dallas County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Garland
- 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
- Balch Springs, TX
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- Irving, TX
- Mesquite, TX
- Richardson, TX
- Rowlett, TX
- Seagoville, TX
- Houston, TX
- San Antonio, TX
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.