How many low income apartments are in Palacios, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Palacios with approximately 166 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Palacios?

Tenant-paid rents in Palacios's assisted buildings typically range from about $332 to $332 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 Palacios?

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 Palacios?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Matagorda County: about $960/mo for one-bedroom and $1,173/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Palacios, TX

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Palacios with roughly 166 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $332 to $332 per month. Median reported wait: about 23 months.

assisted properties

166

subsidized units

$332

typical rent

23 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Palacios

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Palacios

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Bayshore Manor Apts LIHTC	56	—	—
Seacrest Estates Public Housing	44	$332	23 mo
Henderson Place Apts LIHTC	38	—	—
Bay View Apts LIHTC	28	—	—

Public housing developments in Palacios

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
Seacrest Estates Public Housing	44	$332	23 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Palacios

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
Bayshore Manor Apts LIHTC	56	—	—
Henderson Place Apts LIHTC	38	—	—
Bay View Apts LIHTC	28	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Matagorda County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Matagorda County: studio $912, 1-BR $960, 2-BR $1,173, 3-BR $1,498, 4-BR $1,911.

Full FMR table for Matagorda County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Palacios

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.