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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Smith County, Texas
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Smith 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
- Tyler Housing Agency
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,277
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $48,650
- HUD-recorded properties
- 30
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Smith County is administered by Tyler Housing Agency, (903) 531-1303. 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 TX456. It reports 1,022 Housing Choice Voucher units and 0 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Smith County
Smith County is in HUD’s Tyler, TX MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $97,300).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $34,100 |
| 2 people | $38,950 |
| 3 people | $43,800 |
| 4 people | $48,650 |
| 5 people | $52,550 |
| 6 people | $56,450 |
| 7 people | $60,350 |
| 8 people | $64,250 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,450 | $34,100 | $54,500 |
| 2 people | $23,400 | $38,950 | $62,300 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,800 | $70,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,650 | $77,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,550 | $84,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,450 | $90,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,350 | $96,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,250 | $102,800 |
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 Tyler, TX MSA area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $948 | $1,041 | $1,277 | $1,718 | $1,855 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $948 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,041 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,277 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,718 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,855 / 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 METRO46340M46340. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Smith County
HUD records 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disciple Place Village | 3055 State Highway 31 E, Tyler 75702 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (903) 845-7638 |
| LIBERTY ARMS APTS. | 2601 N Broadway Ave, Tyler 75702 | HUD-Assisted Property | 98 assisted | (903) 592-4101 |
| Rose Crest Court (PRAC) | 602 Golden Rd, Tyler 75701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 71 assisted | (903) 526-5220 |
| ROSE CREST VILLAGE | 601 Golden Rd, Tyler 75701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 133 assisted | (903) 595-5641 |
| ROSE VALLEY | 1007 N Northwest Loop 323, Tyler 75702 | HUD-Assisted Property | 160 assisted | (903) 592-7341 |
| Victory Park (HAP) | 2700 N Grand Ave, Tyler 75702 | HUD-Assisted Property | 120 assisted | (903) 592-9768 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST TRAILS | 1205-1271 FOREST TRAILS DR., 1305-1382 HAMILTON DR., LINDALE 75771 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| GRAND MANOR APTS | 2700 N GRAND AVE, TYLER 75702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| LAUREL FLATS | 1208 E. HOUSTON, TYLER 75702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 88 assisted | — |
| LEGACY TRAILS OF LINDALE | 15121 CR 467, LINDALE 75771 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 64 assisted | — |
| MOORE GROCERY LOFTS | 410 N BROADWAY AVE, TYLER 75702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 88 assisted | — |
| PARK AT SHILOH APTS | 2911 SHILOH RD, TYLER 75703 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 176 assisted | — |
| PARKVIEW GARDENS TOWNHOMES | 2002 BELLWOOD RD, TYLER 75701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| PECANWOOD APTS II | 502 W MAIN ST, WHITEHOUSE 75791 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
| PECANWOOD APTS III | 502 W MAIN ST, WHITEHOUSE 75791 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
| PINE CREEK TOWNHOMES | 3304 OLD NOONDAY RD, TYLER 75701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 113 total | — |
| PINNACLE AT NORTH CHASE | 3651 N BROADWAY AVE, TYLER 75702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| RESERVE AT HAGAN | 606 HIGHWAY 110 S, WHITEHOUSE 75791 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 66 assisted | — |
| RESIDENCES AT EARL CAMPBELL | 2323 FRANKSTON HWY., TYLER 75701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| ROSE VALLEY APTS | 1007 N NW LOOP 323, TYLER 75702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 160 assisted | — |
| ROSEWOOD SENIOR VILLAS | 2800 BLK. OF CALLOWAY RD., TYLER 75707 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 86 assisted | — |
| SALINE CREEK SENIOR VILLAGE | COUNTY ROAD 168 (SALINE CREEK RD.) AND S. H. 155, NOONDAY 75762 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| SOUTHWEST PINES APTS | 3220 WALTON RD, TYLER 75701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 248 assisted | — |
| THE COTTAGES AT MAIN | 417 E MAIN ST, BULLARD 75757 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| THE VILLAGE AT MAIN | 417 E MAIN ST, BULLARD 75757 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| TOWNPARC AT TYLER | 2202 W NW LOOP 323, TYLER 75702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 95 total | — |
| TRM SENIOR APARTMENTS (3 SEPARATE LOCATIONS) | 815 S. ATHENA, TROUP 76161 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 88 assisted | — |
| TROUP SENIORS | 815 S ATHENA ST, TROUP 75789 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 36 assisted | — |
| VILLAS OF PINE RIDGE | 3110 TOWNE PARK DR, TYLER 75701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 111 assisted | — |
| WHITEHOUSE SENIOR VILLAGE | W-END LEAMINGTON SPA @ RUGBY LN, WHITEHOUSE 75791 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 56 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).