Houston, TX Low Income Housing Guide
Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Houston, TX
How do I qualify for low income housing in Houston, 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 Houston, TX
There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Houston, 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 Houston, 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 Houston, Texas - Harris County
Studio Apartments
$1,095
One Bedroom Apartments
$1,307
Two Bedroom Apartments
$1,722
Three Bedroom Apartments
$2,226
List of Low Income Housing in or near Houston, TX
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Meadowbrook Plaza - Houston
600 E. Little York Road
Houston, TX - 77076
(832) 345-9816
Harris County
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The Summit at Bennington - Affordable Community - Houston
6767 Bennington Street
Houston, TX - 77028
(713) 635-4535
Harris County
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Floral Garden Senior Apartments - Houston
7950 S Sam Houston Pkwy W
Houston, TX - 77085
(713) 481-9770
Harris County
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Electricity is not included
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Sunflower Terrace - Affordable Housing - Houston
5050 Sunflower Street
Houston, TX - 77033
(713) 734-7901
Harris County
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Willow Green Apartments - Houston
8301 Willow Place North
Houston, TX - 77070
(281) 890-5600
Harris County
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Section 8 apartment
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Ashford St Cloud Apartments - Houston
6525 Hillcroft St
Houston, TX - 77081
(713) 779-9104
Harris County
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Avenue Terrace - Houston - Houston
4004 Irvington Blvd
Houston, TX - 77009
(713) 692-6200
Harris County
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Almeda Park Apartments - Houston
10950 Tanner Park Ct
Houston, TX - 77075
(713) 944-1131
Harris County
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Bayou Glen Apartments - Houston
11810 South Glen Drive
Houston, TX - 77099
(281) 568-8994
Harris County
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Bellfort Park Apartments - Houston
4135 West Bellfort Street
Houston, TX - 77025
(713) 668-1621
Harris County
Section 8 apartment
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Ahepa 29 IV - Senior Affordable Living Apartments - Houston
8401 Rustling Leaves Drive
Houston, TX - 77083
(281) 530-0986
Harris County
Section 8 apartment
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Ahepa Penelope 54 Phase II - Houston
8113 Creekbend Drive
Houston, TX - 77071
(713) 778-8060
Harris County
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Ahepa Penelope 54 I - Senior Affordable Living Apartments - Houston
8111 Creekbend Road
Houston, TX - 77071
(713) 271-2987
Harris County
Section 8 apartment
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Ahepa 29 I II and III - Senior Affordable Living Apartments - Houston
13830 Canyon Hill Drive
Houston, TX - 77083
(281) 236-9286
Harris County
Section 8 apartment
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Park Yellowstone Townhomes - Houston
3322 Yellowstone Blvd
Houston, TX - 77021
(713) 748-7275
Harris County
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Brookside Gardens - TX - Houston
3525 S. Sam Houston Pkwy E.
Houston, TX - 77047
(713) 733-7000
Harris County
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Turtle Pointe Apartment Homes - Houston
8162 Richmond Avenue
Houston, TX - 77063
(844) 790-2034
Harris County
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Matthew Ridge Apartments - Affordable - Houston
14551 Beechnut St
Houston, TX - 77083
(844) 617-6543
Harris County
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Oak Arbor Townhomes - Low Income - Houston
310 Berry Rd
Houston, TX - 77022
(713) 884-8900
Harris County
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Redwood Heights Apartments - Houston
7320 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX - 77093
(713) 692-3006
Harris County
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Estates at Ellington - Houston
635 Genoa Red Bluff Road
Houston, TX - 77034
(281) 809-5525
Harris County
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Golden Bamboo Village III - Houston
6628 Synott Rd.
Houston, TX - 77083
(832) 328-1986
Harris County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): $729.00 For a one bedroom.
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water, sewer - fixed rate.
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Golden Bamboo Village II - Houston
8125 Mills Drive
Houston, TX - 77064
(281) 807-3390
Harris County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 760
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Costa Vizcaya Apartment Homes - Affordable - Houston
12020 N. Gessner Dr
Houston, TX - 77064
(888) 566-1136
Harris County
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Costa Rialto Apartment Homes - Affordable - Houston
5015 Aldine Bender Rd.
Houston, TX - 77032
(866) 610-9795
Harris County
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Costa Ibiza Apartment Homes - Affordable - Houston
17217 Hafer Rd
Houston, TX - 77090
(281) 440-5944
Harris County
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Commons Of Grace Senior Apartment Homes - Houston
9110 Tidwell Rd
Houston, TX - 77078
(713) 635-3500
Harris County
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City Parc at West Oaks Apartments - Houston
3443 Addicks-Clodine Road
Houston, TX - 77082
(281) 497-2001
Harris County
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Silver Glen Affordable Community - Houston
7601 Curry Street
Houston, TX - 77093
(713) 692-6247
Harris County
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Woodland Christian Tower - Houston
600 East Tidwell Road
Houston, TX - 77022
(713) 692-2439
Harris County
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Wesley Square Apartments - Houston
7402 Calhoun Street
Houston, TX - 77033
(713) 733-9206
Harris County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water/ no hot water for days at a time
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West Leo Daniels Towers - Houston
8826 Harrell Street
Houston, TX - 77093
(713) 692-8541
Harris County
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Telephone Road Apartments - Houston
6000 Telephone Road
Houston, TX - 77087
(713) 645-2131
Harris County
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Coppertree Village - Houston
1415 West Gulf Bank Road
Houston, TX - 77088
(281) 445-7001
Harris County
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The Pinemont Apartments - Affordable Senior Housing - Houston
6000 Pinemont Drive
Houston, TX - 77092
(713) 957-4430
Harris County
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Villa Americana Affordable Community - Houston
5901 Selinsky Street
Houston, TX - 77048
(713) 733-4318
Harris County
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Goldberg B'nai B'rith Towers I & II - Houston
10909 Fondren Road
Houston, TX - 77096
(215) 689-5340
Harris County
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Garden City Apartments - Affordable Community - Houston
9601 West Montgomery Road
Houston, TX - 77088
(832) 672-8905
Harris County
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Haverstock Hills Phase I, II, III - Houston
5621 Aldine Bender Road
Houston, TX - 77032
(281) 449-2323
Harris County
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The Summit at Hirsch Road (FKA Gulf Coast Arms) - Affordable Housing - Houston
6603 Hirsch Road
Houston, TX - 77026
(713) 635-2344
Harris County
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Heights House Apartments - Houston
1950 Heights Blvd
Houston, TX - 77008
(713) 880-1441
Harris County
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Independent Heights - Houston
109 East Whitney Street
Houston, TX - 77022
(713) 699-2846
Harris County
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Houston Heights Towers - Houston
330 West 19th Street
Houston, TX - 77008
(713) 862-8058
Harris County
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John Goldberg Apartments for Seniors - Houston
114 Eastwood Street
Houston, TX - 77011
(713) 921-2383
Harris County
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Las Villas de Magnolia - Houston
7123 Harrisburg Blvd
Houston, TX - 77011
(713) 923-4300
Harris County
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North Macgregor Arms - Low Income Apartments - Houston
3533 North Macgregor Way
Houston, TX - 77004
(713) 523-8549
Harris County
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Missionary Village Apartments - Houston
4002 Corder Street
Houston, TX - 77021
(713) 741-4075
Harris County
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Oak Haven Apartments (Elderly) - houston
11211 Resource Parkway
houston, TX - 77089
(281) 484-9515
Harris County
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Northvale Apartments - Houston
14422 Cornerstone Village Drive
Houston, TX - 77014
(281) 880-6144
Harris County
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Palomino Place Apartments - Houston
4400 West Airport Blvd
Houston, TX - 77045
(713) 721-3471
Harris County
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Pecan Grove Manor - Affordable Senior Apartments - Houston
611 East Rogers Street
Houston, TX - 77022
(713) 692-2436
Harris County
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Pines of Woodforest Apartments - Houston
90 Uvalde Road
Houston, TX - 77015
(713) 453-6947
Harris County
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Pilgrim Senior Citizen Housing - Houston
4655 Aldine Mail Road
Houston, TX - 77039
(281) 449-6118
Harris County
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Section 8 apartment
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Section 8 apartment
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Section 8 apartment
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Cornerstone Gardens - Houston
14522 Cornerstone Village Drive
Houston, TX - 77014
(281) 580-8004
Harris County
Section 8 apartment
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Section 8 apartment
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Plum Creek Townhomes - Houston
6969 South Loop East
Houston, TX - 77087
(713) 242-0338
Harris County
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Royal Palms Apartments - Low Income - Houston
5601 Royal Palms Street.
Houston, TX - 77021
(713) 649-2985
Harris County
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Settegast Heights - Houston
7373 North Wayside Drive
Houston, TX - 77028
(713) 635-3064
Harris County
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South Houston Vista Apartments - Houston
7800 Easthaven Blvd
Houston, TX - 77017
(713) 943-9729
Harris County
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Saint James Village - Affordable Apartments - Houston
3815 West Fuqua Street
Houston, TX - 77045
(713) 434-2225
Harris County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): Rent is income based
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): None. Tenant responsible for electric and gas. Gas is needed to cook and have heat, not for hot water.
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Sterlingshire Apartments - Houston
9002 Sterlingshire Street
Houston, TX - 77078
(713) 631-4133
Harris County
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Section 8 apartment
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Dyersdale Village Apartments - Houston
9700 Mesa Drive
Houston, TX - 77078
(713) 631-1246
Harris County
Section 8 apartment
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Ashford Crescent Oaks Apartments - Houston
6718 De Moss Dr
Houston, TX - 77074
(713) 774-8723
Harris County
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Houston Housing Authority Tx - Houston
2640 Fountain View
Houston, TX - 77057
(713)260-0500
Harris County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): $775.00/monthly
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): all
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Harris County Housing Authority - Houston
8933 Interchange Drive
Houston, TX - 77054
(713)578-2100
Harris County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 900
832.00
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): None
Water
None
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Cuney Homes Houston Public Housing - Houston
3260 Truxillo
Houston, TX - 77004
713-748-4973
Harris County
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Tejano Center Of Community Concerns - Houston
6901 Brownwood
Houston, TX - 77020
713-673-1080
Harris County
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Naca (neighborhood Assistance Corporation Of America) Houston, Tx - Houston
6666 Harwin Drive
Houston, TX -
713-706-3400
Harris County
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Gulf Coast Community Services Association - Houston
5000 Gulf Freeway, Bldg #1
Houston, TX - 77023
713-393-4787
Harris County
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Fifth-ward Community Redevelopment Corp. - Houston
4300 Lyons Ave
Houston, TX -
713-674-0175
Harris County
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Credit Coalition - Houston
3300 Lyons Avenue, Number 203a
Houston, TX - 77020
713-224-8100
Harris County
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Chinese Community Center - Houston
9800 Town Park Drive
Houston, TX - 77036
713-271-6100-127
Harris County
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Catholic Charities Galveston Houston - Houston
400 East 41st Street
Houston, TX - 77022
713-699-0785
Harris County
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Avenue Community Development Corporation - Houston
707 Quitman
Houston, TX - 77009
713-864-9099-250
Harris County
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Branch Village Apartments - Houston
7601 Curry Street
Houston, TX - 77093
(713) 692-6247
Harris County
Section 8 apartment
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Women Opting For More Affordable Housing Now - Houston
PO Box 571898
Houston, TX - 77257
713-869-9727
Harris County
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Self-Sufficiency Thru Housing And Economic Development - Houston
6464 San Felipe Ste #1411
Houston, TX - 77057
Harris County
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Texas Inter-Fatih Housing Corporation - Houston
3131 W Alabama
Houston, TX - 77098
(713)526-6634
Harris County
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Evening Star Villa - Houston
11800 South Glen Drive
Houston, TX - 77099
(281) 498-7758
Harris County
Section 8 apartment
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Bellfort Village Apartments - Houston
7950 East Bellfort Street
Houston, TX - 77061
(713) 645-9051
Harris County
Section 8 apartment
Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Houston, 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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