How many low income apartments are in Orange, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 17 subsidized properties in Orange with approximately 1,166 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Orange?

Tenant-paid rents in Orange's assisted buildings typically range from about $176 to $389 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 Orange?

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 Orange?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Orange County: about $898/mo for one-bedroom and $1,103/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Orange, TX

There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Orange with roughly 1,166 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 7 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $176 to $389 per month. Median reported wait: about 7 months.

assisted properties

1,166

subsidized units

$283

typical rent

7 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Orange

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Oaks Apts LIHTC	200	—	—
Sabine Park Apts LIHTC	200	—	—
Optimist Village PB Section 8	96	$389	—
Arbor Pines LIHTC	76	—	—
Cypresswood Crossing LIHTC	76	—	—
Orange Palm Garden Apt Homes LIHTC	76	—	—
Fox Run LIHTCPB Section 8	70	$176	—
Sikes Road LIHTC	70	—	—
Heritage Center of Orange PB Section 8	60	$378	—
Craig & Alexander Homes Public Housing	50	$226	7 mo
Velma Jeter LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing	46	$331	5 mo
Pineywoods Community Orange Home Team LIHTC	36	—	—
Cove Terrace Public Housing	34	$205	8 mo
Sikes Road / Willow Bend Public Housing	28	$205	5 mo
Park Avenue Manor Public Housing	26	$289	32 mo
James Zay Roberts Plaza Public Housing	16	$288	—
Johnson-chavis Reserve Public Housing	6	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Orange (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
Optimist Village PB Section 8	96	$389	—
Fox Run LIHTCPB Section 8	70	$176	—
Heritage Center of Orange PB Section 8	60	$378	—
Velma Jeter LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing	46	$331	5 mo

Public housing developments in Orange

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
Craig & Alexander Homes Public Housing	50	$226	7 mo
Cove Terrace Public Housing	34	$205	8 mo
Sikes Road / Willow Bend Public Housing	28	$205	5 mo
Park Avenue Manor Public Housing	26	$289	32 mo
James Zay Roberts Plaza Public Housing	16	$288	—
Johnson-chavis Reserve Public Housing	6	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Orange

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
Oaks Apts LIHTC	200	—	—
Sabine Park Apts LIHTC	200	—	—
Arbor Pines LIHTC	76	—	—
Cypresswood Crossing LIHTC	76	—	—
Orange Palm Garden Apt Homes LIHTC	76	—	—
Sikes Road LIHTC	70	—	—
Pineywoods Community Orange Home Team LIHTC	36	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Orange County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Orange County: studio $892, 1-BR $898, 2-BR $1,103, 3-BR $1,446, 4-BR $1,732.

Full FMR table for Orange County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Orange

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.