Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Port Arthur, TX
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Port Arthur with roughly 3,242 assisted units — including 12 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 $129 to $411 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Port Arthur
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Port Arthur
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shire Apts LIHTC | 310 | — | — |
| Heatherbrook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 256 | $334 | — |
| Stonegate Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 215 | $267 | — |
| Crystalcreek Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 202 | $336 | — |
| Cedarridge Apts LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| O W Collins Elderly Apartments PB Section 8 | 200 | $254 | — |
| Ow Collins Apts LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Park Central LIHTCPB Section 8 | 184 | — | — |
| Pebble Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | $263 | — |
| Rampart Apartments PB Section 8 | 150 | $287 | — |
| Cedarridge Fka Turtle Creek Apartme PB Section 8 | 143 | $242 | — |
| Louis Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 132 | $140 | — |
| Legacy Senior Housing of Port Arthur LIHTC | 126 | — | — |
| Southwood Crossing Apts I LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Prince Hall Village PB Section 8 | 119 | $129 | — |
| Port Arthur Townhomes LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Sunset Way Apt LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Southwood Crossing Apts Ii LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| The Greens on Turtle Creek LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Villa Main Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | $224 | — |
| The Willows Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $411 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Port Arthur (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherbrook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 256 | $334 | — |
| Stonegate Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 215 | $267 | — |
| Crystalcreek Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 202 | $336 | — |
| O W Collins Elderly Apartments PB Section 8 | 200 | $254 | — |
| Park Central LIHTCPB Section 8 | 184 | — | — |
| Pebble Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | $263 | — |
| Rampart Apartments PB Section 8 | 150 | $287 | — |
| Cedarridge Fka Turtle Creek Apartme PB Section 8 | 143 | $242 | — |
| Louis Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 132 | $140 | — |
| Prince Hall Village PB Section 8 | 119 | $129 | — |
| Villa Main Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | $224 | — |
| The Willows Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $411 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Port Arthur
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shire Apts LIHTC | 310 | — | — |
| Cedarridge Apts LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Ow Collins Apts LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Legacy Senior Housing of Port Arthur LIHTC | 126 | — | — |
| Southwood Crossing Apts I LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Port Arthur Townhomes LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Sunset Way Apt LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Southwood Crossing Apts Ii LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| The Greens on Turtle Creek LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Jefferson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jefferson County: studio $892, 1-BR $898, 2-BR $1,103, 3-BR $1,446, 4-BR $1,732.
Full FMR table for Jefferson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Port Arthur
- 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.
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.