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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Taylor County, Texas
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Taylor 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 Merkel
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,310
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $46,050
- HUD-recorded properties
- 19
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Taylor County is administered by Housing Authority of Merkel, (325) 928-4891. 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 TX158. It reports 23 Housing Choice Voucher units and 24 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Taylor County
Taylor County is in HUD’s Abilene, TX MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $92,100).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $32,250 |
| 2 people | $36,850 |
| 3 people | $41,450 |
| 4 people | $46,050 |
| 5 people | $49,750 |
| 6 people | $53,450 |
| 7 people | $57,150 |
| 8 people | $60,800 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,400 | $32,250 | $51,600 |
| 2 people | $22,150 | $36,850 | $59,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,450 | $66,350 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,050 | $73,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,750 | $79,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,450 | $85,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,150 | $91,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,800 | $97,300 |
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 Abilene, TX MSA area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $958 | $1,047 | $1,310 | $1,702 | $2,013 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $958 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,047 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,310 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,702 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,013 / 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 METRO10180M10180. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Taylor County
HUD records 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARVER PLAZA (R4P expecting app) | 233 Washington Blvd, Abilene 79601 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (915) 676-1534 |
| Summit at Abilene North Apartments | 2412/2410 Mimosa, Abilene 79603 | HUD-Assisted Property | 101 assisted | (325) 672-9851 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKHAVEN | 902 Brickhaven, Merkel 79536 | Public Housing Development | 24 total | (325) 928-4891 |
| REBECCA LANE | 3001 N 6th St, Abilene 79603 | Public Housing Development | 213 total | (325) 676-6385 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABILENE SENIORS APTS | 2225 COVENANT DR, ABILENE 79606 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 92 assisted | — |
| ANSON PARK | 2934 OLD ANSON RD, ABILENE 79603 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| ANSON PARK II | 3102 OLD ANSON RD, ABILENE 79603 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 64 assisted | — |
| ANSON PARK SENIORS | 2249 VOGEL ST, ABILENE 79603 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| ARBORS AT ROSE PARK | 2702 S SEVENTH ST, ABILENE 79605 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 77 assisted | — |
| CANTERBURY CROSSING APTS | 1250 YEOMANS RD, ABILENE 79602 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 304 assisted | — |
| CARVER TOWNHOMES | 800 MESQUITE ST, ABILENE 79601 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 18 assisted | — |
| EASTERN OAKS APTS | 750 N JUDGE ELY BLVD, ABILENE 79601 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 84 assisted | — |
| HERITAGE HEIGHTS AT ABILENE | 2501 ROSS AVENUE, ABILENE 79605 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| LA VENTANA APTS | 2109 STATE HIGHWAY 351, ABILENE 79601 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 84 assisted | — |
| OLD WINDSOR HOTEL | 401 PINE ST, ABILENE 79601 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 total | — |
| SUNSET ARBOR TOWNHOMES | 3033 W LAKE RD, ABILENE 79601 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 220 assisted | — |
| THE RESIDENCE AT AUTUMN SAGE | 5801 AUTUMN SAGE LANE, ABILENE 79606 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 28 assisted | — |
| TRAILS AT ABILENE | 801 BLOCK ES 27TH STREET, ABILENE 79602 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| TYLOR GRAND | 3702 ROLLING GREEN DR, ABILENE 79606 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 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).