Merit, TX Low Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Merit, TX

How do I qualify for low income housing in Merit, 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 Merit, TX

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Merit, 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 Merit, 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 Merit, Texas - Hunt County

Studio Apartments $1,426

One Bedroom Apartments $1,500

Two Bedroom Apartments $1,758

Three Bedroom Apartments $2,212

List of Low Income Housing in or near Merit, TX

Woodside Village - Affordable Community - Mckinney

703 Bumpas St
Mckinney, TX - 75069
(214) 585-4712
Woodside Village is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Woodside Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Community Amenities: Parameter fencing around the complex Community Center with kitchen, computer lab, fitness center and laundry facilities Outdoor pavilion with picnic area and community bbq grills Playground Security features include security cameras, license plate cameras and security patrols by McKinney Police Department Covered Parking ADA accessible units Apartment Amenities: Kitchens stove with self-cleaning oven, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher Patio or balcony Energy-efficient ceiling fans Windows with blinds ...see full details
Hunt County
Listing Location: 20.29 miles from Merit