How many low income apartments are in Plano, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 16 subsidized properties in Plano with approximately 1,532 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Plano?

Tenant-paid rents in Plano's assisted buildings typically range from about $320 to $378 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 Plano?

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 Plano?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Collin County: about $1,648/mo for one-bedroom and $1,931/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Plano, TX

There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Plano with roughly 1,532 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $320 to $378 per month.

assisted properties

1,532

subsidized units

$349

typical rent

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median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Plano

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Evergreen at Plano Independence Senior Community LIHTC	250	—	—
Garden Gate Apts LIHTC	240	—	—
The Plaza at Chase Oaks LIHTC	240	—	—
Patriot Park Family LIHTC	139	—	—
Plano Community Homes I PB Section 8	129	$378	—
Gala at Premier LIHTC	97	—	—
Tuscany Villas LIHTC	90	—	—
Pioneer Place Senior Housing Ii §202 Senior	72	$320	—
Pioneer Place Senior Housing I §202 Senior	60	$349	—
Plano Community Home Iii Inc §202 Senior	60	$326	—
Plano Community Home Iv Inc §202 Senior	60	$371	—
Plano Community Home V Inc §202 Senior	47	$363	—
The Veranda Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Collin County Community Home §811	8	—	—
Patriot Park §811 PRA	0	—	—
Villas at Plano Gateway Senior Living LIHTC	—	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Plano (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
Plano Community Homes I PB Section 8	129	$378	—
The Veranda Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Plano

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
Evergreen at Plano Independence Senior Community LIHTC	250	—	—
Garden Gate Apts LIHTC	240	—	—
The Plaza at Chase Oaks LIHTC	240	—	—
Patriot Park Family LIHTC	139	—	—
Gala at Premier LIHTC	97	—	—
Tuscany Villas LIHTC	90	—	—
Villas at Plano Gateway Senior Living LIHTC	—	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Collin County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Collin County: studio $1,582, 1-BR $1,648, 2-BR $1,931, 3-BR $2,431, 4-BR $3,091.

Full FMR table for Collin County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Plano

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.