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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Henderson County, Texas
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Henderson County, Texas. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing authority
- Housing Authority of Trinidad
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,114
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $41,850
- HUD-recorded properties
- 21
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Henderson County is administered by Housing Authority of Trinidad, (903) 778-2584. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code TX237. It reports 0 Housing Choice Voucher units and 54 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Henderson County
Henderson County is in HUD’s Henderson County, TX income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $76,400).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,300 |
| 2 people | $33,500 |
| 3 people | $37,700 |
| 4 people | $41,850 |
| 5 people | $45,200 |
| 6 people | $48,550 |
| 7 people | $51,900 |
| 8 people | $55,250 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,900 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,500 | $53,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,700 | $60,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,850 | $66,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,200 | $72,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,900 | $83,050 |
| 8 people | $55,250 | $55,250 | $88,400 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
FY2027 Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Henderson County, TX area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $822 | $910 | $1,114 | $1,456 | $1,648 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $822 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $910 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,114 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,456 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,648 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code NCNTY48213N48213. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Henderson County
HUD records 21 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HAVEN APARTMENTS | 714 Jonathan St, Athens 75751 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (903) 675-7115 |
| Sunset Place Apartments (HAP) | 100 Sunset St, Malakoff 75148 | HUD-Assisted Property | 36 assisted | (903) 489-0048 |
| West Hylands | 737 W College St, Athens 75751 | HUD-Assisted Property | 120 assisted | (903) 675-1483 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNNAMED | 500 Birdsong St, Trinidad 75163 | Public Housing Development | 54 total | (903) 778-2584 |
| UNNAMED | 305 Terry Plz, Malakoff 75148 | Public Housing Development | 46 total | (903) 489-1517 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABBINGTON HILL OF BROWNSBORO | 10811 INGRAM STREET, BROWNSBORO 75756 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 51 assisted | — |
| BLUESTONE | 1000 BLUE STONE CIR, MABANK 75147 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 72 total | — |
| FAIRVIEW COTTAGES | 1600 SOUTH PALESTINE, ATHENS 75751 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 44 assisted | — |
| FAIRVIEW SOUTH APTS | 160 GIBSON RD, ATHENS 75751 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 44 assisted | — |
| GARDENS OF ATHENS | 314 WOOD ST, ATHENS 75751 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
| SEVEN POINTS APTS | 421 WOOD ST, SEVEN POINTS 75143 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 47 assisted | — |
| SILVERLEAF AT CHANDLER II | 801 FM 2010, CHANDLER 75758 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 44 assisted | — |
| SILVERLEAF AT CHANDLER III | 801 FM 2010, CHANDLER 75758 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 53 assisted | — |
| SILVERLEAF AT GUN BARREL CITY LP | 400 CHURCH ST, MABANK 75156 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 total | — |
| SOUTH TIMBER RIDGE APTS | 427 MARTIN ST, CHANDLER 75758 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 43 assisted | — |
| STONELEAF AT EUSTACE | 320 FM 316, EUSTACE 75124 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 45 assisted | — |
| SUNSET PLACE APTS | 100 SUNSET ST, MALAKOFF 75148 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 25 assisted | — |
| THE OAKS OF FAIRVIEW | 160 GIBSON RD, ATHENS 75751 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 98 assisted | — |
| TIMBER RIDGE APARTMENTS | 427 MARTIN ST, CHANDLER 75758 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 44 assisted | — |
| VICTORIA PLACE | 900 BARBARA ST, ATHENS 75751 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 75 total | — |
| VICTORIA PLACE PHASE II | 1000 BARBARA ST, ATHENS 75751 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
Contact the administering housing authority
Named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
Check the income limits
In the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).