How many low income apartments are in Mesquite, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 12 subsidized properties in Mesquite with approximately 1,674 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Mesquite?

Tenant-paid rents in Mesquite's assisted buildings typically range from about $363 to $374 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 Mesquite?

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 Mesquite?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Dallas 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 Mesquite, TX

There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mesquite with roughly 1,674 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $363 to $374 per month.

assisted properties

1,674

subsidized units

$369

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Mesquite

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mesquite

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Hillcrest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	352	—	—
Apple Grove Villas LIHTC	213	—	—
Park East Apts LIHTC	209	—	—
Evergreen at Mesquite Apts LIHTC	200	—	—
Lbj Garden Villas LIHTC	156	—	—
Villas of Vanston Park LIHTC	155	—	—
2910 Motley Senior Living LIHTC	133	—	—
930 Military Parkway Living LIHTC	111	—	—
Mesquite Gardens PB Section 8	47	$374	—
Crescent Manor PB Section 8	44	$363	—
Mesquite Square LIHTC	38	—	—
Mesquite Square Houston LIHTC	16	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Mesquite (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 Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	352	—	—
Mesquite Gardens PB Section 8	47	$374	—
Crescent Manor PB Section 8	44	$363	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mesquite

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
Apple Grove Villas LIHTC	213	—	—
Park East Apts LIHTC	209	—	—
Evergreen at Mesquite Apts LIHTC	200	—	—
Lbj Garden Villas LIHTC	156	—	—
Villas of Vanston Park LIHTC	155	—	—
2910 Motley Senior Living LIHTC	133	—	—
930 Military Parkway Living LIHTC	111	—	—
Mesquite Square LIHTC	38	—	—
Mesquite Square Houston LIHTC	16	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Dallas County Fair Market Rents

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

Full FMR table for Dallas County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Mesquite

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.