Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Pasadena, TX
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Pasadena with roughly 3,188 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $246 to $362 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Pasadena
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywood Apts LIHTC | 698 | — | — |
| Gardenview Apts LIHTC | 309 | — | — |
| Windshire Apts LIHTC | 251 | — | — |
| Primrose at Pasadena Apts LIHTC | 248 | — | — |
| The Villas at Shaver LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Center Place Apts - Pasadena LIHTC | 228 | — | — |
| Bayou Willow Apts LIHTC | 212 | — | — |
| Copper Ridge Apts LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Pasadena Interfaith Manor I PB Section 8 | 175 | $362 | — |
| Hampshire Court Apts LIHTC | 159 | — | — |
| Parkway Senior Apts LIHTC | 122 | — | — |
| Bayshore Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $361 | — |
| Southmore Park Apts, Ltd LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| Cherry Crest Court §202 Senior | 63 | $346 | — |
| Empire Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | $246 | — |
| Center Place Apts 2 LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Vista Villa Apartments §811 | 14 | $333 | — |
| Pasadena Cottages PB Section 8 | 12 | $247 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Pasadena (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Interfaith Manor I PB Section 8 | 175 | $362 | — |
| Bayshore Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $361 | — |
| Empire Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | $246 | — |
| Pasadena Cottages PB Section 8 | 12 | $247 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Pasadena
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywood Apts LIHTC | 698 | — | — |
| Gardenview Apts LIHTC | 309 | — | — |
| Windshire Apts LIHTC | 251 | — | — |
| Primrose at Pasadena Apts LIHTC | 248 | — | — |
| The Villas at Shaver LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Center Place Apts - Pasadena LIHTC | 228 | — | — |
| Bayou Willow Apts LIHTC | 212 | — | — |
| Copper Ridge Apts LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Hampshire Court Apts LIHTC | 159 | — | — |
| Parkway Senior Apts LIHTC | 122 | — | — |
| Southmore Park Apts, Ltd LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| Center Place Apts 2 LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Harris County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Harris County: studio $1,280, 1-BR $1,323, 2-BR $1,573, 3-BR $2,116, 4-BR $2,639.
Full FMR table for Harris County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Pasadena
- 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
- Baytown, TX
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- Friendswood, TX
- Houston, TX
- Humble, TX
- Katy, TX
- La Porte, TX
- Tomball, TX
- Webster, TX
- Dallas, TX
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.