Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Houston, TX
There are 365 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Houston with roughly 59,033 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $169 to $534 per month. Median reported wait: about 14 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Houston
Section 8 apartments in Houston (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverstock Hills, Phase Ii PB Section 8 | 646 | $169 | — |
| Village Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 418 | — | — |
| Willow Green Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 336 | — | — |
| Cleme Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 284 | $252 | — |
| Sunset Gardens Fka Kings Row Apartm PB Section 8 | 284 | $277 | — |
| Texas Coppertree PB Section 8 | 262 | $257 | — |
| Villa Americana LIHTCPB Section 8 | 258 | $249 | — |
| Aspen Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 256 | — | — |
| Costa Vizcaya LIHTCPB Section 8 | 252 | — | — |
| Garden City LIHTCPB Section 8 | 252 | $209 | — |
| Mansions at Hastings Green Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 252 | — | — |
| Wesley Square Apartments PB Section 8 | 252 | $177 | — |
| Pepper Tree Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 250 | — | — |
| Yale Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 249 | $343 | — |
| Quail Chase Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 248 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Houston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuney Homes Public Housing | 593 | $267 | 1 mo |
| Cuney Homes Public Housing | 593 | $267 | 1 mo |
| Irvinton Village Public Housing | 308 | $294 | 38 mo |
| Irvinton Village Public Housing | 308 | $294 | 38 mo |
| Kelly Village Public Housing | 270 | $281 | 14 mo |
| Kelly Village Public Housing | 270 | $281 | 14 mo |
| Oxford Place LIHTCPublic Housing | 230 | $252 | 84 mo |
| Oxford Place Public Housing | 230 | $252 | 84 mo |
| Bellerive Apartments Public Housing | 210 | $316 | 8 mo |
| Bellerive Apartments Public Housing | 210 | $316 | 8 mo |
| Lincoln Park Apartments LIHTCPublic Housing | 200 | $278 | 76 mo |
| Lincoln Park Apartments Public Housing | 200 | $278 | 76 mo |
| Lyerly Apartments Public Housing | 199 | $310 | 2 mo |
| Lyerly Apartments Public Housing | 199 | $310 | 2 mo |
| Fulton Village Apartments LIHTCPublic Housing | 108 | $491 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Houston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista on Gessner LIHTC | 805 | — | — |
| Lacasita Apts LIHTC | 624 | — | — |
| Pines of Westbury Phase Ii LIHTC | 563 | — | — |
| The Bridges LIHTC | 452 | — | — |
| Premier on Woodfair LIHTC | 408 | — | — |
| Erte Apts LIHTC | 381 | — | — |
| Pines of Westbury Phase I LIHTC | 377 | — | — |
| Sterling Grove LIHTC | 361 | — | — |
| Northwood Forest Apts LIHTC | 326 | — | — |
| Coppertree Village LIHTC | 324 | — | — |
| Huntington Apt Homes LIHTC | 314 | — | — |
| Bayou Village Place* LIHTC | 312 | — | — |
| St Cloud Apts LIHTC | 302 | — | — |
| Summit Point Apts LIHTC | 291 | — | — |
| Northwood Apartments LIHTC | 288 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Harris County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Harris County: studio $1,280, 1-BR $1,323, 2-BR $1,573, 3-BR $2,116, 4-BR $2,639.
Full FMR table for Harris County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Houston
- 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
- Baytown, TX
- Channelview, TX
- Cypress, TX
- Deer Park, TX
- Friendswood, TX
- Humble, TX
- Katy, TX
- La Porte, TX
- Pasadena, TX
- Tomball, TX
- Webster, TX
- San Antonio, TX
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.