Low Income & Subsidized Housing in San Marcos, TX
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in San Marcos with roughly 3,183 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $235 to $509 per month. Median reported wait: about 14 months.
Map of subsidized housing in San Marcos
Complete directory of subsidized housing in San Marcos
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves at San Marcos LIHTC | 376 | — | — |
| Mission Trails at Camino Real LIHTC | 352 | — | — |
| Redwood LIHTC | 296 | — | — |
| Allen Woods Homes Public Housing | 287 | $509 | 14 mo |
| Encino Pointe LIHTC | 252 | — | — |
| Sienna Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 228 | — | — |
| Villas at Willow Springs LIHTC | 220 | — | — |
| Stone Brook Seniors LIHTC | 206 | — | — |
| River Oaks Villas LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Champions Crossings LIHTCPB Section 8 | 156 | — | — |
| Villas Del San Xavier LIHTC | 156 | — | — |
| La Vista Retirement Community LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Country Oaks Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Ashbury Place Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| San Marcos Seniors Community Ii LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Springtown Villa PB Section 8 | 60 | $341 | — |
| Riverview Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $235 | — |
Section 8 apartments in San Marcos (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sienna Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 228 | — | — |
| Champions Crossings LIHTCPB Section 8 | 156 | — | — |
| Springtown Villa PB Section 8 | 60 | $341 | — |
| Riverview Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $235 | — |
Public housing developments in San Marcos
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Woods Homes Public Housing | 287 | $509 | 14 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in San Marcos
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves at San Marcos LIHTC | 376 | — | — |
| Mission Trails at Camino Real LIHTC | 352 | — | — |
| Redwood LIHTC | 296 | — | — |
| Encino Pointe LIHTC | 252 | — | — |
| Villas at Willow Springs LIHTC | 220 | — | — |
| Stone Brook Seniors LIHTC | 206 | — | — |
| River Oaks Villas LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Villas Del San Xavier LIHTC | 156 | — | — |
| La Vista Retirement Community LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Country Oaks Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Ashbury Place Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| San Marcos Seniors Community Ii LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Hays County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hays County: studio $1,474, 1-BR $1,562, 2-BR $1,852, 3-BR $2,347, 4-BR $2,760.
Full FMR table for Hays County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in San Marcos
- 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
- Buda, TX
- Dripping Springs, TX
- Kyle, TX
- Houston, TX
- Dallas, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- Austin, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
- El Paso, TX
- Arlington, TX
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Beaumont, TX
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.