How many low income apartments are in Huntsville, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Huntsville with approximately 665 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Huntsville?

Tenant-paid rents in Huntsville's assisted buildings typically range from about $247 to $480 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 Huntsville?

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 Huntsville?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Walker County: about $1,097/mo for one-bedroom and $1,210/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Huntsville, TX

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Huntsville with roughly 665 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $247 to $480 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.

assisted properties

665

subsidized units

$364

typical rent

8 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Huntsville

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Huntsville

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Ridgewood West Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	232	—	—
Huntsville Housing Authority Public Housing	99	$480	8 mo
The Villages at Huntsville LIHTC	71	—	—
Cedarwood LIHTCPB Section 8	68	$247	—
Montgomery Meadows LIHTC	56	—	—
Fish Pond at Hunstville LIHTC	48	—	—
Parkview Place LIHTCPB Section 8	41	$343	—
Senior Villages of Huntsville LIHTC	36	—	—
Independence Vilalge §811	14	$303	—

Section 8 apartments in Huntsville (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
Ridgewood West Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	232	—	—
Cedarwood LIHTCPB Section 8	68	$247	—
Parkview Place LIHTCPB Section 8	41	$343	—

Public housing developments in Huntsville

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
Huntsville Housing Authority Public Housing	99	$480	8 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Huntsville

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
The Villages at Huntsville LIHTC	71	—	—
Montgomery Meadows LIHTC	56	—	—
Fish Pond at Hunstville LIHTC	48	—	—
Senior Villages of Huntsville LIHTC	36	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Walker County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Walker County: studio $857, 1-BR $1,097, 2-BR $1,210, 3-BR $1,602, 4-BR $1,780.

Full FMR table for Walker County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Huntsville

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.