Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Tyler, TX
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Tyler with roughly 2,383 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $277 to $407 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Tyler
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Pines Apts LIHTC | 248 | — | — |
| Park at Shiloh Apts LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Rose Valley Aka Tyler Square PB Section 8 | 160 | $312 | — |
| Rose Valley Apts LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Villas of Pine Ridge LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| William Booth Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | 132 | $379 | — |
| Grand Manor Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Parkview Gardens Townhomes LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Pinnacle at North Chase LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Victory Park Fka Tx College Garden PB Section 8 | 119 | $285 | — |
| Pine Creek Townhomes LIHTC | 113 | — | — |
| Liberty Arms Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 98 | $277 | — |
| Townparc at Tyler LIHTC | 95 | — | — |
| Residences at Earl Campbell LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Rosewood Senior Villas LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Saige Meadows LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Laurel Flats LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Moore Grocery Lofts LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Rose Crest Court §202 Senior | 71 | $407 | — |
| Tyler Disciples Homes §202 Senior | 50 | $372 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Tyler (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Valley Aka Tyler Square PB Section 8 | 160 | $312 | — |
| William Booth Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | 132 | $379 | — |
| Victory Park Fka Tx College Garden PB Section 8 | 119 | $285 | — |
| Liberty Arms Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 98 | $277 | — |
| Residences at Earl Campbell LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Tyler
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Pines Apts LIHTC | 248 | — | — |
| Park at Shiloh Apts LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Rose Valley Apts LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Villas of Pine Ridge LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| Grand Manor Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Parkview Gardens Townhomes LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Pinnacle at North Chase LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Pine Creek Townhomes LIHTC | 113 | — | — |
| Townparc at Tyler LIHTC | 95 | — | — |
| Rosewood Senior Villas LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Saige Meadows LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Laurel Flats LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Moore Grocery Lofts LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Smith County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Smith County: studio $984, 1-BR $1,089, 2-BR $1,338, 3-BR $1,793, 4-BR $1,981.
Full FMR table for Smith County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Tyler
- 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
- Whitehouse, TX
- Houston, TX
- Dallas, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- Austin, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
- El Paso, TX
- Arlington, TX
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Beaumont, TX
- Brownsville, TX
- Lubbock, TX
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.