How many low income apartments are in Mabank, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Mabank with approximately 316 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Mabank?

Tenant-paid rents in Mabank's assisted buildings typically range from about $378 to $465 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 Mabank?

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 Mabank?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Kaufman County: about $1,648/mo for one-bedroom and $1,931/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mabank, TX

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mabank with roughly 316 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $378 to $465 per month.

assisted properties

316

subsidized units

$422

typical rent

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median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mabank

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Silverleaf at Gun Barrel City Lp LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Bluestone LIHTC	72	—	—
Lake Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Meadowlake Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Gardens of Mabank LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Mabank Housing Authority PB Section 8	30	$378	—
Housing Authority of the City of Mabank Public Housing	16	$465	—

Section 8 apartments in Mabank (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
Silverleaf at Gun Barrel City Lp LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Lake Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Meadowlake Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Gardens of Mabank LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Mabank Housing Authority PB Section 8	30	$378	—

Public housing developments in Mabank

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
Housing Authority of the City of Mabank Public Housing	16	$465	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mabank

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
Bluestone LIHTC	72	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Kaufman County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Kaufman County: studio $1,582, 1-BR $1,648, 2-BR $1,931, 3-BR $2,431, 4-BR $3,091.

Full FMR table for Kaufman County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Mabank

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.