How many low income apartments are in The Woodlands, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in The Woodlands with approximately 1,899 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in The Woodlands?

Tenant-paid rents in The Woodlands's assisted buildings typically range from about $330 to $412 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 The Woodlands?

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 The Woodlands?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Montgomery County: about $1,323/mo for one-bedroom and $1,573/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in The Woodlands, TX

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in The Woodlands with roughly 1,899 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $330 to $412 per month.

assisted properties

1,899

subsidized units

$371

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in The Woodlands

Complete directory of subsidized housing in The Woodlands

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
333 Holly LIHTC	332	—	—
Copperwood Apts LIHTC	300	—	—
Tamarac Pines Apts LIHTC	300	—	—
Forest View Apts LIHTC	250	—	—
The Pines LIHTC	152	—	—
Wood Glen Apartments PB Section 8	151	$342	—
333 Holly Fka Holly Creek Ii PB Section 8	139	$361	—
Fawn Ridge LIHTC	119	—	—
Fawnridge PB Section 8	97	$330	—
Tangle Brush Villas §202 Senior	59	$412	—

Section 8 apartments in The Woodlands (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
Wood Glen Apartments PB Section 8	151	$342	—
333 Holly Fka Holly Creek Ii PB Section 8	139	$361	—
Fawnridge PB Section 8	97	$330	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in The Woodlands

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
333 Holly LIHTC	332	—	—
Copperwood Apts LIHTC	300	—	—
Tamarac Pines Apts LIHTC	300	—	—
Forest View Apts LIHTC	250	—	—
The Pines LIHTC	152	—	—
Fawn Ridge LIHTC	119	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Montgomery County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Montgomery County: studio $1,280, 1-BR $1,323, 2-BR $1,573, 3-BR $2,116, 4-BR $2,639.

Full FMR table for Montgomery County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in The Woodlands

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.