Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Odessa, TX
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Odessa with roughly 2,095 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $289 to $414 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Odessa
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Odessa
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vera in Odessa LIHTC | 288 | — | — |
| Cove in Odessa LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| 87th Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 181 | — | — |
| La Promesa Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | — | — |
| La Promesa PB Section 8 | 134 | $289 | — |
| Arbor Terrace Townhomes LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Arbor Oaks Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Key West Senior Village LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Sage Brush Village LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Landmark PB Section 8 | 108 | $327 | — |
| Manor Crest PB Section 8 | 105 | $375 | — |
| Sedona Springs Village LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Chaparral Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $414 | — |
| Woodcrest Apartments PB Section 8 | 74 | $290 | — |
| Third Edition Apartments Public Housing | 73 | $358 | 13 mo |
| Desert Haven §202 Senior | 40 | $377 | — |
| Key West Village Phase Ii LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Disciples Housing §202 Senior | 30 | $375 | — |
| Disciples Village Ii §202 Senior | 30 | $371 | — |
| The Grove LIHTC | — | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Odessa (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87th Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 181 | — | — |
| La Promesa Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | — | — |
| La Promesa PB Section 8 | 134 | $289 | — |
| Landmark PB Section 8 | 108 | $327 | — |
| Manor Crest PB Section 8 | 105 | $375 | — |
| Chaparral Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $414 | — |
| Woodcrest Apartments PB Section 8 | 74 | $290 | — |
Public housing developments in Odessa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Edition Apartments Public Housing | 73 | $358 | 13 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Odessa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vera in Odessa LIHTC | 288 | — | — |
| Cove in Odessa LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Arbor Terrace Townhomes LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Arbor Oaks Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Key West Senior Village LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Sage Brush Village LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Sedona Springs Village LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Key West Village Phase Ii LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| The Grove LIHTC | — | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Ector County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Ector County: studio $1,245, 1-BR $1,269, 2-BR $1,595, 3-BR $1,912, 4-BR $2,213.
Full FMR table for Ector County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Odessa
- 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.
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.