Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lubbock, TX
There are 33 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lubbock with roughly 3,825 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 21 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $163 to $415 per month. Median reported wait: about 22 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lubbock
Section 8 apartments in Lubbock (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Manor Senior Community LIHTCPB Section 8 | 220 | — | — |
| Southstead Fka Homestead and South PB Section 8 | 175 | $372 | — |
| Stonebridge at Ironton LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Stonebridge of Kelsey Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Stone Hollow Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| The Ella Fka Castle Gardens PB Section 8 | 126 | $163 | — |
| Cornerstone Homes Fka Winwood of Lu PB Section 8 | 109 | $295 | — |
| Silver Village PB Section 8 | 100 | $371 | — |
| Parkview Place - Lubbock PB Section 8 | 72 | $332 | — |
| Casa Orlando PB Section 8 | 69 | $294 | — |
| Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | 62 | $260 | — |
| High Plains Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $206 | — |
Public housing developments in Lubbock
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behner Place / Mary Myers Public Housing | 141 | $415 | 23 mo |
| 96 West Public Housing | 95 | $405 | 22 mo |
| 36 South Public Housing | 36 | $333 | 18 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lubbock
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windcrest Estacado LIHTC | 208 | — | — |
| Windcrest Village LIHTC | 208 | — | — |
| Residences at Shadow Hills LIHTC | 168 | — | — |
| Castle Garden Apts LIHTC | 152 | — | — |
| South Plains Apts LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Guadalupe Villas LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Park Meadows Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Park Meadows Villas LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Cantibury Pointe LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Reserves at South Plains LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| The Villas LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Emory Senior Living Apts LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Autumn Meadows Apts LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| The Vineyards LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Metro Tower Lofts LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lubbock County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lubbock County: studio $818, 1-BR $990, 2-BR $1,175, 3-BR $1,634, 4-BR $1,940.
Full FMR table for Lubbock County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lubbock
- 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
- Slaton, TX
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- Houston, TX
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- San Antonio, TX
- Austin, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
- El Paso, TX
- Arlington, TX
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Beaumont, TX
- Brownsville, TX
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.