Austin, TX Low Income Housing

Austin, TX Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Austin, TX

How do I qualify for low income housing in Austin, TX?
To qualify for low income housing in Texas, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Austin, TX

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Austin, TX, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Austin, TX. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Austin, Texas - Travis County

Studio Apartments $1,386
One Bedroom Apartments $1,626
Two Bedroom Apartments $2,088
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,416

List of Low Income Housing in or near Austin, TX

Travis Park Affordable Apartments

Travis Park Affordable Apartments - Austin

1100 East Oltorf Street
Austin, TX - 78704
(512) 444-6773
Travis County

Melbourne Senior Apartments - Austin

3075 Mustang Rd
Austin, TX - 77511
(281) 388-0334
Travis County

Harris Branch Apartments - Austin - Austin

12435 Dessau Rd
Austin, TX - 78754
(512) 834-1110
Travis County

Park Place at Loyola - Austin

6200 Loyola Lane
Austin, TX - 78724
(512) 674-4100
Travis County

The Heritage at Hillcrest - Austin

1200 Broadmoor Drive
Austin, TX - 78723
(512) 454-2537
Travis County

Santora Villas - Austin

1705 Frontier Valley Dr
Austin, TX - 78741
(512) 247-3330
Travis County

Riverside Meadows - Austin

1601 Montopolis Drive
Austin, TX - 78741
(888) 492-7159
Travis County

The Residences at Onion Creek - Austin

810 E. Slaughter Lane
Austin, TX - 78744
(512) 505-8040
Travis County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 750
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Heritage Pointe - Austin - Austin

1950 Webberville Rd
Austin, TX - 78721
(512) 926-7100
Travis County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): cost for 1 bdrm
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Eagles Landing Apartments - TX - Austin

8000 Decker Ln
Austin, TX - 78724
(512) 278-9300
Travis County

Windy Ridge Apartments - Austin

10910 N FM 620
Austin, TX - 78726
(512) 973-9900
Travis County

William Cannon Apartment Homes - Austin

2112 East William Cannon Dr
Austin, TX - 78744
(512) 717-6179
Travis County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 1106
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water,trash and sewer
Water, trash and sewage included in rent
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Western Trails - Austin

2422 Western Trails Blvd
Austin, TX - 78745
(512) 447-8759
Travis County

Travis Park

Travis Park - Austin

1110 East Oltorf Street
Austin, TX - 78704
(512) 444-6773
Travis County

Trails at the Park - Austin

815 West Slaughter Lane
Austin, TX - 78748

Travis County

Heights on Congress Apartments - Affordable Community

Heights on Congress Apartments - Affordable Community - Austin

2707 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX - 78704
(512) 441-1437
Travis County

Texas Department of Community Affairs - Austin

221 East 11th Street
Austin, TX - 78701

Travis County

Santa Maria Village - Austin

8071 North Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX - 78753
(512) 821-6102
Travis County

Rosewood Senior Gardens - Austin

2720 Lyons Road
Austin, TX - 78702
(512) 236-1781
Travis County

Mason Manor - Austin

1137 Gunter Street
Austin, TX - 78721
(915) 545-2631
Travis County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Elm Ridge Apartments - Austin

1161 Harvey Lane
Austin, TX - 78702
(512) 474-1566
Travis County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fairway Village - Austin

6118 Fairway Street
Austin, TX - 78741
(512) 386-8888
Travis County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Esct Austin Housing III, - Austin

3204 Manchaca Road
Austin, TX - 78704
(512) 615-3379
Travis County

Mary Lee Flagship - Austin

1312 Lamar Square
Austin, TX - 78704
(512) 443-5777
Travis County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Eberthart Place - Affordable Senior Housing

Eberthart Place - Affordable Senior Housing - Austin

808 Eberhart Lane
Austin, TX - 78745
(512) 441-5551
Travis County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cobblestone Court - Affordable Senior Housing

Cobblestone Court - Affordable Senior Housing - Austin

2101 Davis Lane
Austin, TX - 78745
(512) 292-1652
Travis County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mount Carmel Village

Mount Carmel Village - Austin

2504 New York Drive
Austin, TX - 78702
(512) 478-9912
Travis County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Brentwood Oaks Christian

Brentwood Oaks Christian - Austin

7925 Rockwood Lane
Austin, TX - 78757
(512) 459-9550
Travis County

Esct Austin Housing II

Esct Austin Housing II - Austin

7685 Northcross Drive
Austin, TX - 78757
(512) 615-3379
Travis County

Mary Lee Charles Place

Mary Lee Charles Place - Austin

1339 Lamar Square Drive
Austin, TX - 78704
(512) 443-5777
Travis County

Benjamin Todd Apartments

Benjamin Todd Apartments - Austin

1507 West 39 1 2 Street
Austin, TX - 78756
(512) 745-7152
Travis County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Marshall Apartments - Austin

1157 Salina Street
Austin, TX - 78702
(512) 472-6935
Travis County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 300.00
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): water and gas
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Rebekah Baines Johnson - Austin

21 Waller Street
Austin, TX - 78702
(512) 476-6051
Travis County

Quail Park Apartments - Austin

9920 Quail Blvd
Austin, TX - 78758
(512) 837-2630
Travis County

Guadalupe I & Ii - Austin

7102 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX - 78752
(512) 745-7152
Travis County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

North Plaza Apartments - Austin

9125 North PLaza
Austin, TX - 78753
(512) 836-2303
Travis County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water
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Oak Creek Village - Austin

2324 Wilson Street
Austin, TX - 78704
(512) 444-3581
Travis County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 775
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Oak Springs Villas - Austin

3001 Oak Springs Drive
Austin, TX - 78702
(512) 928-2015
Travis County

Summit Oaks - Travis County Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Summit Oaks - Travis County Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Austin

11607 Sierra Nevada
Austin, TX - 78759
(512) 480-8245
Travis County

Eastern Oaks - Travis County Lowome Public Housing Apartments

Eastern Oaks - Travis County Lowome Public Housing Apartments - Austin

4922 Nuckols Crossing
Austin, TX - 78744
(512) 480-8245
Travis County

Alexander Oaks - Travis County Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Alexander Oaks - Travis County Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Austin

6119 Valiant Circle
Austin, TX - 78749
(512) 480-8245
Travis County

Thurmond Heights -  Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Thurmond Heights - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Austin

8426 Goldfinch Court
Austin, TX - 78758
(512) 835-1816
Travis County

Shadowbend Ridge - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Shadowbend Ridge - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Austin

6238 Shadow Bend
Austin, TX - 78745
(512) 416-7494
Travis County

Santa Rita Courts - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Santa Rita Courts - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Austin

2341 Corta St
Austin, TX - 78702
(512) 477-1420
Travis County

Salina - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Salina - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Austin

1143 Salina St
Austin, TX - 78702
(512) 479-6241
Travis County

Rosewood Courts - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Rosewood Courts - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Austin

1143 Salina St
Austin, TX - 78702
(512) 479-6241
Travis County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 300.00
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): water and gas
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North Loop - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

North Loop - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Austin

2300 W North Loop Blvd
Austin, TX - 78756
(512) 452-5098
Travis County

Northgate - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Northgate - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Austin

9120 Northgate Boulevard
Austin, TX - 78758
(512) 834-9705
Travis County

Meadowbrook - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Meadowbrook - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Austin

1201 West Live Oak Street
Austin, TX - 78704
(512) 440-0448
Travis County

Manchaca II - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Manchaca II - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Austin

6113 Buffalo Pass
Austin, TX - 78745
(512) 416-7494
Travis County

Lakeside - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartements

Lakeside - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartements - Austin

85 Trinity St
Austin, TX - 78701
(512) 476-5406
Travis County

Manchaca Village - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Manchaca Village - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Austin

3628 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX - 78704
(512) 447-0967
Travis County

Goodrich Place - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Goodrich Place - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Austin

3628 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX - 78704
(512) 447-0967
Travis County

Georgian Manor - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Georgian Manor - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Austin

110 Bolles Circle
Austin, TX - 78753
(512) 837-2550
Travis County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 30% total income all units remodeled 2016
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Gas included
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Gaston Place - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Gaston Place - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Austin

1941 Gaston Place Dr
Austin, TX - 78723
(512) 926-9575
Travis County

Chalmers Courts - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Chalmers Courts - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Austin

1801 E 4th St
Austin, TX - 78702
(512) 477-7475
Travis County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 300.00
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): water and gas
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Housing Authority of Travis County

Housing Authority of Travis County - Austin

502 E Highland Mall Blvd Suite 106-B
Austin, TX - 78752
(512) 480-8245
Travis County

Booker T. Washington Terraces - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Booker T. Washington Terraces - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Austin

905 Bedford St
Austin, TX - 78702
(512) 476-4152
Travis County

Housing Authority of the City of Austin

Housing Authority of the City of Austin - Austin

1124 S IH 35
Austin, TX - 78704
(512)477-1314
Travis County

Coronado Hills - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Coronado Hills - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Austin

1438 Coronado Hills
Austin, TX - 78752
(512) 371-3919
Travis County

Bouldin Oaks - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

Bouldin Oaks - Austin Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Austin

1203 Cumberland Rd
Austin, TX - 78702
(512) 447-1228
Travis County

Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs - Austin

221 E. 11th Street
Austin, TX - 78701
(512) 475-2634
Travis County

Southwest Key Programs, - Austin

6002 Jain Lane
Austin, TX - 78721
512-462-2181
Travis County

Frameworks Community Development Corporation - Austin

701 Tillery St., Suite # A-7b
Austin, TX - 78702
512-385-1500
Travis County

Cornerstone Financial Education - Austin

3011 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX - 78705
800-336-1245-1308
Travis County

Bcl Of Texas (business And Community Lenders) - Austin

2212 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX - 78704
512-383-0025
Travis County

Austin Tenants' Council - Austin

1640-b E. Second St., Suite 150
Austin, TX - 78702
512-474-7007-113
Travis County

Austin Habitat For Humanity - Austin

55 North Ih 35 Suite 240
Austin, TX - 78702
512-472-8788-150
Travis County

Affordable Housing Visions For Texas - Austin

1111 E 11TH St Ste 250
Austin, TX - 78702
512-480-8144
Travis County
Non Profit Apartment

Corporation For Affordable Housing And Community Economic Development - Austin

PO Box 500275
Austin, TX - 78750
(512)350-4583
Travis County
Non Profit Apartment

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation - Austin

PO Box 12637
Austin, TX - 78711
(512)477-3555
Travis County
Non Profit Apartment

French Embassy Apartments - Austin

9920 Quail Blvd
Austin, TX - 78758
612 604-5302
Travis County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Charles Place Apartments - Austin

1339 Lamar Square Dr
Austin, TX - 78704
512 443-5777
Travis County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mosiac Housing Corporation X

Mosiac Housing Corporation X - Austin

9803 Willers Way
Austin, TX - 78748
402-896-3884
Travis County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mosaic Housing Corporation Xi

Mosaic Housing Corporation Xi - Austin

3015 Jubilee Trl
Austin, TX - 78748
402-896-3884
Travis County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mosaic Housing Corporation Ix

Mosaic Housing Corporation Ix - Austin

13122 Humphrey Dr
Austin, TX - 78729
402-896-3884
Travis County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Manchaca Road Apartments

Manchaca Road Apartments - Austin

3810 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX - 78704
210 531-0577
Travis County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Austin Village - Austin

856 Broadway Street
Austin, TX - 47102
812-794-3636
Travis County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Austin, TX

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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