Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Palestine, TX

There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Palestine with roughly 871 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $202 to $336 per month.

15
assisted properties
871
subsidized units
$269
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Palestine

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Palestine

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Woodside Village LIHTCPB Section 8 92
Woodside Village PB Section 8 91$202
Sycamore Lane Apts LIHTC 79
Treehouse Apts LIHTC 76
Hampton Chase Apts LIHTC 75
Palestine Hampton Chase Apts LIHTC 75
Hampton Villages LIHTC 60
Pinehurst Apartments PB Section 8 49$326
Northside Heights LIHTC 48
Park Vista Place LIHTC 48
D Palestine/northside Heights LIHTC 47
Palestine Seniors Community I LIHTC 42
Murchison Street Apt LIHTC 41
Academy Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 24$336
Hilltop Apts LIHTC 24

Section 8 apartments in Palestine (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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Woodside Village LIHTCPB Section 8 92
Woodside Village PB Section 8 91$202
Pinehurst Apartments PB Section 8 49$326
Academy Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 24$336

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Palestine

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Sycamore Lane Apts LIHTC 79
Treehouse Apts LIHTC 76
Hampton Chase Apts LIHTC 75
Palestine Hampton Chase Apts LIHTC 75
Hampton Villages LIHTC 60
Northside Heights LIHTC 48
Park Vista Place LIHTC 48
D Palestine/northside Heights LIHTC 47
Palestine Seniors Community I LIHTC 42
Murchison Street Apt LIHTC 41
Hilltop Apts LIHTC 24

Voucher rent limits: Anderson County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Anderson County: studio $895, 1-BR $901, 2-BR $1,117, 3-BR $1,339, 4-BR $1,686.

Full FMR table for Anderson County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Palestine

  1. 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.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. 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.