How many low income apartments are in Hereford, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Hereford with approximately 428 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Hereford?

Tenant-paid rents in Hereford's assisted buildings typically range from about $221 to $221 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 Hereford?

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 Hereford?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Deaf Smith County: about $855/mo for one-bedroom and $1,070/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hereford, TX

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hereford with roughly 428 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $221 to $221 per month.

assisted properties

428

subsidized units

$221

typical rent

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median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hereford

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Blue Water Garden Apts LIHTC	132	—	—
Bluewater Gardens PB Section 8	132	$221	—
Tierra Blanca Apts LIHTC	76	—	—
Central Place LIHTC	32	—	—
Countryside Village LIHTC	28	—	—
Hereford Seniors Community LIHTC	28	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Hereford (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
Bluewater Gardens PB Section 8	132	$221	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hereford

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
Blue Water Garden Apts LIHTC	132	—	—
Tierra Blanca Apts LIHTC	76	—	—
Central Place LIHTC	32	—	—
Countryside Village LIHTC	28	—	—
Hereford Seniors Community LIHTC	28	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Deaf Smith County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Deaf Smith County: studio $738, 1-BR $855, 2-BR $1,070, 3-BR $1,283, 4-BR $1,604.

Full FMR table for Deaf Smith County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Hereford

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.