Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Midland, TX
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Midland with roughly 2,847 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $302 to $343 per month. Median reported wait: about 2 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Midland
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scharbauer Flats LIHTC | 300 | — | — |
| Thf Palladium Midland LIHTC | 264 | — | — |
| Palladium at West Francis LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Compass Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 206 | — | — |
| Ventura at Tradewinds LIHTC | 204 | — | — |
| Merritt Leisure LIHTCPB Section 8 | 194 | — | — |
| Park Glen Apts LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Merritt Sunset LIHTC | 149 | — | — |
| Constellation Ranch LIHTC | 136 | — | — |
| Santa Rita Senior Village LIHTC | 136 | — | — |
| Chaparral Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 124 | $335 | — |
| Sterling Springs Villas LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Merritt Monument LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Hillcrest Manor Public Housing | 97 | $343 | 2 mo |
| Gateway Plaza Apts LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Playa Del Pueblo LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Westridge LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Langtry Village PB Section 8 | 84 | $302 | — |
| Midland Parker Place, Inc §202 Senior | 41 | $313 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Midland (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 206 | — | — |
| Merritt Leisure LIHTCPB Section 8 | 194 | — | — |
| Chaparral Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 124 | $335 | — |
| Merritt Monument LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Playa Del Pueblo LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Langtry Village PB Section 8 | 84 | $302 | — |
Public housing developments in Midland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Manor Public Housing | 97 | $343 | 2 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Midland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scharbauer Flats LIHTC | 300 | — | — |
| Thf Palladium Midland LIHTC | 264 | — | — |
| Palladium at West Francis LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Ventura at Tradewinds LIHTC | 204 | — | — |
| Park Glen Apts LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Merritt Sunset LIHTC | 149 | — | — |
| Constellation Ranch LIHTC | 136 | — | — |
| Santa Rita Senior Village LIHTC | 136 | — | — |
| Sterling Springs Villas LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Gateway Plaza Apts LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Westridge LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Midland County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Midland County: studio $1,424, 1-BR $1,449, 2-BR $1,780, 3-BR $2,286, 4-BR $2,667.
Full FMR table for Midland County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Midland
- 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
- Houston, TX
- Dallas, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- Austin, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
- El Paso, TX
- Arlington, TX
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Beaumont, TX
- Brownsville, TX
- Lubbock, TX
- Amarillo, TX
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.