How many low income apartments are in Yoakum, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Yoakum with approximately 207 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Yoakum?

Tenant-paid rents in Yoakum's assisted buildings typically range from about $260 to $349 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 Yoakum?

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 Yoakum?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for DeWitt County: about $912/mo for one-bedroom and $1,141/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Yoakum, TX

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Yoakum with roughly 207 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $260 to $349 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.

assisted properties

207

subsidized units

$305

typical rent

15 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Yoakum

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Paul F. Gustwick Site Public Housing	88	$349	15 mo
Leatherwood Terrace Apts LIHTC	40	—	—
Village Oaks Apts LIHTC	40	—	—
Leatherwood Apts. PB Section 8	39	$260	—

Section 8 apartments in Yoakum (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
Leatherwood Apts. PB Section 8	39	$260	—

Public housing developments in Yoakum

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
Paul F. Gustwick Site Public Housing	88	$349	15 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Yoakum

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
Leatherwood Terrace Apts LIHTC	40	—	—
Village Oaks Apts LIHTC	40	—	—

Voucher rent limits: DeWitt County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for DeWitt County: studio $887, 1-BR $912, 2-BR $1,141, 3-BR $1,368, 4-BR $1,679.

Full FMR table for DeWitt County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Yoakum

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.