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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Lubbock County, Texas
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Lubbock 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 Lubbock
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,241
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $44,800
- HUD-recorded properties
- 40
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Lubbock County is administered by Housing Authority of Lubbock, (806) 776-2300. 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 TX018. It reports 1,238 Housing Choice Voucher units and 360 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Lubbock County
Lubbock County is in HUD’s Lubbock, TX HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $90,900).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $31,400 |
| 2 people | $35,850 |
| 3 people | $40,350 |
| 4 people | $44,800 |
| 5 people | $48,400 |
| 6 people | $52,000 |
| 7 people | $55,600 |
| 8 people | $59,150 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,850 | $31,400 | $50,200 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,850 | $57,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,350 | $64,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,800 | $71,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,400 | $77,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,000 | $83,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,600 | $88,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,150 | $94,650 |
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 Lubbock, TX HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $893 | $1,050 | $1,241 | $1,718 | $2,053 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $893 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,050 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,241 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,718 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,053 / 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 METRO31180M31180. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Lubbock County
HUD records 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASA ORLANDO (HAP) | 1810 3rd St, Lubbock 79415 | HUD-Assisted Property | 70 assisted | (806) 747-9464 |
| Cornerstone Homes | 218 Redbud Ave, Lubbock 79403 | HUD-Assisted Property | 109 assisted | (806) 762-4711 |
| COURTYARD AT KINGS DOMINION | 910 Martin Luther King Blvd, Lubbock 79403 | HUD-Assisted Property | 65 assisted | (806) 368-9330 |
| Garden Apartments | 1340 65th Dr, Lubbock 79412 | HUD-Assisted Property | 62 assisted | (806) 765-0321 |
| HIGH PLAINS-LUBBOCK | 1607 Iola Ave, Lubbock 79416 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (806) 797-1365 |
| PARKVIEW PLACE | 6402 Hartford Ave, Lubbock 79413 | HUD-Assisted Property | 72 assisted | (806) 799-8868 |
| SILVER VILLAGE | 5401 54th St, Lubbock 79414 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (806) 797-1154 |
| Southstead (fka Homestead & South Plains) | 5401 56th St, Lubbock 79414 | HUD-Assisted Property | 175 assisted | (806) 792-6952 |
| The Ella | 1102 58th St, Lubbock 79412 | HUD-Assisted Property | 126 assisted | (806) 765-8134 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 South | 1318 52nd St, Lubbock 79412 | Public Housing Development | 36 total | (806) 776-2300 |
| 96 West | 2412 Frankford Ave, Lubbock 79407 | Public Housing Development | 95 total | (806) 776-2300 |
| Behner Place / Mary Myers | 5401 Utica Ave, Lubbock 79414 | Public Housing Development | 141 total | (806) 776-2300 |
| Park Meadows | 2627 Oak Dr Apt 111, Lubbock 79404 | Public Housing Development | 88 total | (806) 776-2300 |
| UNNAMED | 1100 S 7th St, Slaton 79364 | Public Housing Development | 70 total | (806) 828-3395 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTELOPE RIDGE APTS | 1000 N 20TH ST, SLATON 79364 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| AUTUMN MEADOWS APTS | 1017 E 29TH ST, LUBBOCK 79404 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 98 assisted | — |
| BENTWOOD | 1208 THIRD ST, ABERNATHY 79311 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 23 assisted | — |
| CANTIBURY POINTE | 1415 N KNOXVILLE AVE, LUBBOCK 79415 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 108 total | — |
| CASTLE GARDEN APTS | 1102 58TH ST, LUBBOCK 79412 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 152 assisted | — |
| EMORY SENIOR LIVING APTS | 924 E EMORY ST, LUBBOCK 79403 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 102 assisted | — |
| FARMHOUSE ROW | 15003 FM 400, SLATON 79364 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| GARDEN APTS | 1340 65TH DRAND 6516 AVE T, LUBBOCK | LIHTC Affordable Property | 62 total | — |
| GUADALUPE VILLAS | SWC OF 3RD ST. AND BUDDY HOLLY AVE., LUBBOCK 79401 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 108 assisted | — |
| HILLCREST MANOR SENIOR COMMUNITY | 1102 N MEMPHIS AVENUE, LUBBOCK 79415 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 200 assisted | — |
| IDALOU MANOR | 604 W EIGHTH ST, IDALOU 79329 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| METRO TOWER LOFTS | 1220 BROADWAY, 1219 BROADWAY, 1301 10TH ST, & 1402 MAIN ST, LUBBOCK 79401 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 75 assisted | — |
| PARK MEADOWS APTS PHASE II | 2627 OAK DR, LUBBOCK 79404 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 total | — |
| PARK MEADOWS VILLAS | 2502 WEBER DR, LUBBOCK 79404 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 112 assisted | — |
| RESERVES AT PRESTON TRAILS | ALCOVE AVE. AND DONALD PRESTON DR., WOLFFORTH 79382 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 96 assisted | — |
| RESERVES AT SOUTH PLAINS | 2011 98TH STREET, LUBBOCK | LIHTC Affordable Property | 83 assisted | — |
| RESIDENCES AT SHADOW HILLS | 6200 FOURTH ST, LUBBOCK 79416 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 126 assisted | — |
| SOUTH PLAINS APTS | 5520 58TH ST, LUBBOCK 79414 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 144 assisted | — |
| STONE HOLLOW VILLAGE | 1510 E CORNELL ST, LUBBOCK 79404 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 112 assisted | — |
| STONEBRIDGE AT IRONTON | 7010 IRONTON AVE, LUBBOCK 79424 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 152 assisted | — |
| THE RESERVES AT SADDLEBACK RANCH | W SIDE OF FLINT AVE., S OF 12TH ST., WOLFFORTH 79382 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 34 assisted | — |
| THE RESIDENCE AT WOLFFORTH | 111 LOOP 193, WOLFFORTH 79382 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 41 assisted | — |
| THE VILLAS | 5804 98TH ST, LUBBOCK 79424 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 89 assisted | — |
| THE VINEYARDS | 9410 MILWAUKEE AVENUE, LUBBOCK | LIHTC Affordable Property | 96 total | — |
| WINDCREST ESTACADO | 512 N MLK BLVD, LUBBOCK 79403 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 208 assisted | — |
| WINDCREST VILLAGE | 1001 N INDIANA AVE, LUBBOCK 79415 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 208 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).