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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Jefferson County, Texas
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Jefferson 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 the City of Beaumont
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,218
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $43,850
- HUD-recorded properties
- 71
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Jefferson County is administered by Housing Authority of the City of Beaumont, (409) 951-7200. 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 TX023. It reports 2,148 Housing Choice Voucher units and 647 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Jefferson County
Jefferson County is in HUD’s Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $87,700).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $30,700 |
| 2 people | $35,100 |
| 3 people | $39,500 |
| 4 people | $43,850 |
| 5 people | $47,400 |
| 6 people | $50,900 |
| 7 people | $54,400 |
| 8 people | $57,900 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,450 | $30,700 | $49,150 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,100 | $56,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,500 | $63,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,850 | $70,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,400 | $75,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,900 | $81,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,400 | $87,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $57,900 | $92,600 |
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 Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSA area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $980 | $986 | $1,218 | $1,588 | $1,944 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $980 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $986 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,218 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,588 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,944 / 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 METRO13140M13140. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Jefferson County
HUD records 71 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BATEN ARMS | 4340 Westridge Ln, Beaumont 77706 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | 409-899-4617;409-899-1700 |
| Beverly Place Apartments | 5307 Gulfway Dr, Groves 77619 | HUD-Assisted Property | 99 assisted | (409) 962-0213 |
| CEDAR RIDGE APARTMENTS | 7601 9th Ave, Port Arthur 77642 | HUD-Assisted Property | 143 assisted | (409) 722-0459 |
| CRYSTAL CREEK PARK APTS | 8101 Honeywood Trl, Port Arthur 77642 | HUD-Assisted Property | 202 assisted | (409) 727-1684 |
| HEATHERBROOK APARTMENTS | 7808 Heatherbrook Trl, Port Arthur 77642 | HUD-Assisted Property | 256 assisted | (409) 722-6527 |
| LOUIS MANOR APTS. (HAP) | 1300 Joe Louis Ave, Port Arthur 77640 | HUD-Assisted Property | 132 assisted | (409) 982-6313 |
| O.W. COLLINS APARTMENTS | 4440 Gulfway Dr, Port Arthur 77642 | HUD-Assisted Property | 200 assisted | (409) 982-6441 |
| PEBBLE CREEK APARTMENTS | 4251 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur 77642 | HUD-Assisted Property | 176 assisted | (409) 724-7525 |
| PLYMOUTH VILLAGE | 5080 Helbig Rd, Beaumont 77708 | HUD-Assisted Property | 150 assisted | (409) 892-2532 |
| RAINTREE TOWERS APARTMENTS | 3030 French Rd, Beaumont 77706 | HUD-Assisted Property | 150 assisted | (409) 892-0196 |
| RAMPART APARTMENTS | 1602 Village East Blvd, Port Arthur 77642 | HUD-Assisted Property | 150 assisted | (409) 721-5204 |
| SENIOR CITIZENS Y-HOUSE OF BEAUMONT | 930 Calder Ave, Beaumont 77701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (409) 833-9660 |
| SEVILLE APARTMENTS | 4325 Crow Rd, Beaumont 77706 | HUD-Assisted Property | 90 assisted | (409) 898-7656 |
| STARCREST APARTMENTS | 3255 Elmira St, Beaumont 77705 | HUD-Assisted Property | 150 assisted | (409) 842-0743 |
| STONEGATE MANOR | 4121 Turtle Creek Dr, Port Arthur 77642 | HUD-Assisted Property | 215 assisted | (409) 727-0709 |
| Summit at North Ridge Manor Apartments | 4155 Maida Rd, Beaumont 77708 | HUD-Assisted Property | 150 assisted | (409) 899-8417 |
| Summit at Prince Hall | 934 W 14th St, Port Arthur 77640 | HUD-Assisted Property | 120 assisted | (409) 983-3933 |
| SUNLIGHT MANOR APARTMENTS | 2950 S 8th St, Beaumont 77701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 120 assisted | (409) 833-1491 |
| The Cottages at Spindletop | 2835 S 8th St, Beaumont 77701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 14 assisted | (409) 833-1780 |
| THE WILLOWS | 7924 Willowood Ln, Port Arthur 77642 | HUD-Assisted Property | 60 assisted | (409) 721-5204 |
| TIMBERS EDGE/PARK SHADOWS APTS (HAP) | 1075 Pinchback Rd, Beaumont 77707 | HUD-Assisted Property | 150 assisted | (409) 860-4146 |
| VILLA DE LUCAS | 1005 E Lucas Dr, Beaumont 77703 | HUD-Assisted Property | 14 assisted | (409) 832-6161 |
| VILLA MAIN APARTMENTS | 901 Main Ave, Port Arthur 77642 | HUD-Assisted Property | 81 assisted | (409) 963-1224 |
| VIRGINIA FLATS | 2250 W Virginia St, Beaumont 77705 | HUD-Assisted Property | 44 assisted | (409) 842-3647 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAUMONT | 760 Enfield Ln, Beaumont 77707 | Public Housing Development | 63 total | (409) 951-7200 |
| Century Heights | 8550 Phelan Blvd, Beaumont 77706 | Public Housing Development | 68 total | (409) 951-7200 |
| LUCAS GARDENS AND GRAND PINE COURTS | 2819 Pine St, Beaumont 77703 | Public Housing Development | 94 total | (409) 951-7200 |
| Pointe North | 3710 Magnolia St, Beaumont 77703 | Public Housing Development | 79 total | (409) 951-7200 |
| Regent I | 1675 Regent, Beaumont 77703 | Public Housing Development | 160 total | (409) 951-7200 |
| The Crossing | 3705 E Lucas Dr, Beaumont 77708 | Public Housing Development | 56 total | (409) 951-7200 |
| TRACEWOOD I & II | 4935 Concord Rd, Beaumont 77708 | Public Housing Development | 77 total | (409) 951-7200 |
| Trinity Grove | 7110 Highway 105, Beaumont 77713 | Public Housing Development | 50 total | (409) 951-7200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7585 SAN DIEGO ST | 7585 SAN DIEGO ST, BEAUMONT 77708 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| AZURE POINTE | 6355 CHINN LN, BEAUMONT 77708 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 140 assisted | — |
| BEAUMONT DOWNTOWN LOFTS | 620 PEARL ST, BEAUMONT 77701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 36 total | — |
| BEAUMONT TRAILS | SWQ SPINDLETOP SQ AND N 11TH ST., BEAUMONT 77703 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 57 assisted | — |
| CEDARRIDGE APTS | 7601 NINTH AVE, PORT ARTHUR 77642 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 160 assisted | — |
| CROSSING | 3705 E LUCAS DR, BEAUMONT 77708 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 150 assisted | — |
| CRYSTALCREEK PARK APTS | 8101 HONEYWOOD TRAIL, PORT ARTHUR 77642 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 162 assisted | — |
| CYPRESS PLACE | 4165 OLD DOWLEN ROAD, BEAUMONT | LIHTC Affordable Property | 76 total | — |
| GARDENS AT SIENNA | 6210 SIENNA TRAIL, BEAUMONT 77708 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 115 assisted | — |
| GATEWAY VILLAGE SENIORS | 2825 S 12TH ST, BEAUMONT 77701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 110 assisted | — |
| GRACELAKE TOWNHOMES | 3985 SARAH ST, BEAUMONT 77705 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 128 assisted | — |
| HEATHERBROOK APTS | 7900 HEATHERBROOK TRAIL, PORT ARTHUR 77642 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 256 assisted | — |
| LAUREL VISTA | NWC OF PLAZA 10 CIRCLE, BEAUMONT 77707 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| LEGACY SENIOR HOUSING OF PORT ARTHUR | 3225 LAKE ARTHUR DR, PORT ARTHUR 77642 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 126 total | — |
| OLD DOWLEN COTTAGES | 4167 OLD DOWLEN RD., BEAUMONT 77706 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 62 assisted | — |
| OW COLLINS APTS | 4440 GULFWAY DR, PORT ARTHUR 77642 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 200 assisted | — |
| PARK CENTRAL | 2500 HIGHWAY 365, PORT ARTHUR 77640 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 168 assisted | — |
| PEBBLE CREEK APTS | 4251 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD, PORT ARTHUR 77642 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 166 assisted | — |
| PINE CLUB APTS | 5015 PINE ST, BEAUMONT 77703 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 232 assisted | — |
| PLACE OF GRACE | SOUTH QUADRANT OF SARAH ST. FANNETT RD, BEAUMONT 77705 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 102 assisted | — |
| PORT ARTHUR TOWNHOMES | 3500 TURTLE CREEK DR, PORT ARTHUR 77642 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 104 assisted | — |
| PROVIDENCE ON MAJOR | 3583 N. MAJOR DRIVE, BEAUMONT | LIHTC Affordable Property | 108 assisted | — |
| REGENT I | 1715 MAIME ST, BEAUMONT 77703 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 160 total | — |
| RETREAT WEST BEAUMONT | SWQ OF COLLEGE STREET AND WENDELIN DRIVE, BEAUMONT 77707 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 74 assisted | — |
| SEVILLE ROW APTS | 4325 CROW RD, BEAUMONT 77706 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 90 assisted | — |
| SHIRE APTS | 4020 HWY 365, PORT ARTHUR 77642 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 310 assisted | — |
| SOUTHWOOD CROSSING APTS I | 3901 HWY 73, PORT ARTHUR 77642 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| SOUTHWOOD CROSSING APTS II | 3901 HWY 73, PORT ARTHUR 77642 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 84 assisted | — |
| STARCREST APTS | 3255 ELMIRA ST, BEAUMONT 77705 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 150 assisted | — |
| STONE HEARST APTS | 1650 E LUCAS DR, BEAUMONT 77703 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 36 assisted | — |
| SUNLIGHT MANOR APTS | 2950 S EIGHTH ST, BEAUMONT 77701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 119 total | — |
| SUNSET WAY APT | 3280 CENTRAL MALL DR, PORT ARTHUR 77642 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 96 assisted | — |
| THE CARLYLE | 19245 US HIGHWAY 90, CHINA 77613 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| THE GREENS ON TURTLE CREEK | 3200 TURTLE CREEK DR, PORT ARTHUR 77642 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 84 assisted | — |
| TIMBER CREEK AT SIENNA TRAILS | 5050 TIMBER CREEK LOOP, BEAUMONT 77708 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 36 total | — |
| TIMBERS EDGE APARTMENTS | 1075 PINCHBACK RD, BEAUMONT 77707 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 150 assisted | — |
| VILLA MAIN APTS | 901 MAIN AVE, PORT ARTHUR 77642 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 139 total | — |
| VILLAS OF SUNNYSIDE | 1425 WASHINGTON VILLAGE PKWY, BEAUMONT 77707 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 100 assisted | — |
| WOODLANDS THE | 3150 W CARDINAL DR, BEAUMONT 77705 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 105 total | — |
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).