How many low income apartments are in Texarkana, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 14 subsidized properties in Texarkana with approximately 1,392 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Texarkana?

Tenant-paid rents in Texarkana's assisted buildings typically range from about $176 to $176 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 Texarkana?

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 Texarkana?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Bowie County: about $868/mo for one-bedroom and $1,101/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Texarkana, TX

There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Texarkana with roughly 1,392 assisted units — including 3 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 $176 to $176 per month.

assisted properties

1,392

subsidized units

$176

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Texarkana

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Texarkana

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Winfield Estates LIHTC	154	—	—
Sunset Apartments PB Section 8	150	$176	—
Robison Terrace LIHTC	130	—	—
The Oaks LIHTC	126	—	—
Pecan Ridge LIHTC	124	—	—
Rosehill Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8	122	—	—
Renaissance Plaza LIHTC	120	—	—
Lakeridge Townhomes LIHTC	112	—	—
Town North Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	97	—	—
Grim Hotel Apartments LIHTC	93	—	—
Williams Homes LIHTC	52	—	—
Hampton Homes LIHTC	50	—	—
Hatt Scattered Sites LIHTC	42	—	—
Bright Street LIHTC	20	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Texarkana (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
Sunset Apartments PB Section 8	150	$176	—
Rosehill Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8	122	—	—
Town North Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	97	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Texarkana

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
Winfield Estates LIHTC	154	—	—
Robison Terrace LIHTC	130	—	—
The Oaks LIHTC	126	—	—
Pecan Ridge LIHTC	124	—	—
Renaissance Plaza LIHTC	120	—	—
Lakeridge Townhomes LIHTC	112	—	—
Grim Hotel Apartments LIHTC	93	—	—
Williams Homes LIHTC	52	—	—
Hampton Homes LIHTC	50	—	—
Hatt Scattered Sites LIHTC	42	—	—
Bright Street LIHTC	20	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Bowie County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bowie County: studio $859, 1-BR $868, 2-BR $1,101, 3-BR $1,369, 4-BR $1,657.

Full FMR table for Bowie County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Texarkana

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.