Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Waco, TX
There are 25 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Waco with roughly 3,233 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $203 to $389 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Waco
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Ross Annex Public Housing | 286 | $270 | 12 mo |
| South Terrace LIHTC | 250 | — | — |
| The Village of Waco PB Section 8 | 249 | $203 | — |
| Estella Maxey Public Housing | 247 | $288 | 10 mo |
| Villas of Lake Brazos LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Riverside Apts PB Section 8 | 152 | $218 | — |
| Trendwood LIHTC | 152 | — | — |
| Brazos Village Apts LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Cottages of Oak Springs LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| River Park Aptsnt Homes LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| The Landing LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| William Booth Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | 119 | $389 | — |
| Residences at Lake Waco LIHTC | 114 | — | — |
| Costa Esmeralda LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Historic Lofts of Waco High1 LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| University Apartments, Ltd PB Section 8 | 102 | $382 | — |
| Dripping Springs Senior Village LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Barron's Branch LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Avanti Viking Hills LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Red Oak Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Barron's Branch Ii LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| North Crest Creekside §202 Senior | 75 | $355 | — |
| Brooks Oaks Senior Residence §202 Senior | 54 | $337 | — |
| Tanglewood Apartments PB Section 8 | 30 | $371 | — |
| Waco Apartments Fka Robinson Drive PB Section 8 | 25 | $331 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Waco (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village of Waco PB Section 8 | 249 | $203 | — |
| Riverside Apts PB Section 8 | 152 | $218 | — |
| William Booth Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | 119 | $389 | — |
| University Apartments, Ltd PB Section 8 | 102 | $382 | — |
| Tanglewood Apartments PB Section 8 | 30 | $371 | — |
| Waco Apartments Fka Robinson Drive PB Section 8 | 25 | $331 | — |
Public housing developments in Waco
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Ross Annex Public Housing | 286 | $270 | 12 mo |
| Estella Maxey Public Housing | 247 | $288 | 10 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Waco
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Terrace LIHTC | 250 | — | — |
| Villas of Lake Brazos LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Trendwood LIHTC | 152 | — | — |
| Brazos Village Apts LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Cottages of Oak Springs LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| River Park Aptsnt Homes LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| The Landing LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Residences at Lake Waco LIHTC | 114 | — | — |
| Costa Esmeralda LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Historic Lofts of Waco High1 LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Dripping Springs Senior Village LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Barron's Branch LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Avanti Viking Hills LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Red Oak Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Barron's Branch Ii LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: McLennan County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for McLennan County: studio $850, 1-BR $996, 2-BR $1,240, 3-BR $1,599, 4-BR $1,644.
Full FMR table for McLennan County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Waco
- 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
- Mcgregor, 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.