How many low income apartments are in Georgetown, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 15 subsidized properties in Georgetown with approximately 1,799 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Georgetown?

Tenant-paid rents in Georgetown's assisted buildings typically range from about $429 to $516 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 Georgetown?

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 Georgetown?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Williamson County: about $1,562/mo for one-bedroom and $1,852/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Georgetown, TX

There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Georgetown with roughly 1,799 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $429 to $516 per month. Median reported wait: about 16 months.

assisted properties

1,799

subsidized units

$473

typical rent

16 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Georgetown

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Georgetown

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Merritt Heritage LIHTCPB Section 8	244	—	—
Mariposa at River Bend Aptsnt Homes LIHTC	198	—	—
Oaks at Georgetown Apartments, the LIHTC	192	—	—
Residences of Stillwater LIHTC	192	—	—
Cypress Creek at River Bend LIHTC	180	—	—
Gateway Northwest LIHTCPB Section 8	180	—	—
Stonehaven Public Housing	158	$429	16 mo
San Gabriel Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	136	—	—
Georgetown Place Apts LIHTC	105	—	—
San Gabriel Senior Village LIHTC	100	—	—
Shady Oaks Apartments PB Section 8	60	$516	—
Georgetown Square LIHTCPB Section 8	54	$455	—
Kaia Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA	0	—	—
Live Oak LIHTC§811 PRA	0	—	—
Northwest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Georgetown (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
Merritt Heritage LIHTCPB Section 8	244	—	—
Gateway Northwest LIHTCPB Section 8	180	—	—
San Gabriel Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	136	—	—
Shady Oaks Apartments PB Section 8	60	$516	—
Georgetown Square LIHTCPB Section 8	54	$455	—
Kaia Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA	0	—	—
Northwest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA	0	—	—

Public housing developments in Georgetown

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
Stonehaven Public Housing	158	$429	16 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Georgetown

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
Mariposa at River Bend Aptsnt Homes LIHTC	198	—	—
Oaks at Georgetown Apartments, the LIHTC	192	—	—
Residences of Stillwater LIHTC	192	—	—
Cypress Creek at River Bend LIHTC	180	—	—
Georgetown Place Apts LIHTC	105	—	—
San Gabriel Senior Village LIHTC	100	—	—
Live Oak LIHTC§811 PRA	0	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Williamson County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Williamson County: studio $1,474, 1-BR $1,562, 2-BR $1,852, 3-BR $2,347, 4-BR $2,760.

Full FMR table for Williamson County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Georgetown

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.