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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Travis County, Texas
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Travis 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 Travis County
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,817
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $67,200
- HUD-recorded properties
- 278
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Travis County is administered by Housing Authority of Travis County, (512) 854-8245. 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 TX480. It reports 740 Housing Choice Voucher units and 0 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Travis County
Travis County is in HUD’s Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $134,400).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $47,050 |
| 2 people | $53,800 |
| 3 people | $60,500 |
| 4 people | $67,200 |
| 5 people | $72,600 |
| 6 people | $78,000 |
| 7 people | $83,350 |
| 8 people | $88,750 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $28,250 | $47,050 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $32,250 | $53,800 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $36,300 | $60,500 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $40,300 | $67,200 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $43,550 | $72,600 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $46,750 | $78,000 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $83,350 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $88,750 | $141,000 |
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 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX MSA area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,447 | $1,530 | $1,817 | $2,292 | $2,689 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,447 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,530 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,817 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,292 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,689 / 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 METRO12420M12420. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Travis County
HUD records 120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHA! at Briarcliff | 1915 Briarcliff Blvd, Austin 78723 | HUD-Assisted Property | 12 assisted | (512) 640-7781 |
| Aldrich 51 | 2604 Aldrich St, Austin 78723 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (512) 904-0501 |
| Allegre Point | 1833 Cheddar Loop, Austin 78728 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (512) 990-5600 |
| Aria Grand | 1800 IH 35 SRSB, Austin 78704 | HUD-Assisted Property | 7 assisted | (469) 231-5427 |
| Bella Vista | 2501 Anken Dr, Austin 78741 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (512) 447-7244 |
| Benjamin Todd Apts. | 1507 W 39th 1/2 St, Austin 78756 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | (512) 745-7152 |
| BRENTWOOD OAKS CHRISTIAN | 7925 Rockwood Ln, Austin 78757 | HUD-Assisted Property | 105 assisted | (512) 459-9550 |
| Bridge at Harris Ridge | 1501 E Howard Ln, Austin 78753 | HUD-Assisted Property | 11 assisted | (512) 271-5677 |
| Cambrian East Riverside | 1806 Clubview Ave, Austin 78741 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (737) 808-4820 |
| Capital Crossing (FKA Woodway Square Apartments) | 1700 Teri Rd, Austin 78744 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (512) 693-9808 |
| COBBLESTONE (RAD FOR PRAC) | 2101 Davis Ln, Austin 78745 | HUD-Assisted Property | 68 assisted | (512) 292-1652 |
| Creekview Apartment Homes | 5001 Crainway Dr, Austin 78724 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (512) 871-0873 |
| East 12th Street Apartments | 3005 E 12th St, Austin 78702 | HUD-Assisted Property | 11 assisted | (512) 835-6250 |
| Eberhart Place | 808 Eberhart Ln, Austin 78745 | HUD-Assisted Property | 37 assisted | (512) 441-5551 |
| Elm Ridge Apartments | 1161 Harvey St, Austin 78702 | HUD-Assisted Property | 130 assisted | (512) 474-1566 |
| ESCT Austin Housing I, INC. | 1201 Grove Blvd Apt 504, Austin 78741 | HUD-Assisted Property | 6 assisted | (512) 615-3377 |
| ESCT Austin Housing II, INC. | 7685 Northcross Dr, Austin 78757 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (512) 615-3379 |
| ESCT Austin Housing III, Inc. | 3204 Menchaca Rd, Austin 78704 | HUD-Assisted Property | 8 assisted | (512) 615-3379 |
| ESCT AUSTIN HOUSING IV, INC. | 3204 Menchaca Rd, Austin 78704 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (512) 615-3379 |
| FAIRWAY VILLAGE | 6118 Fairway St, Austin 78741 | HUD-Assisted Property | 128 assisted | (512) 386-8888 |
| Fourth Street Apartments | 2402 S 4th St, Austin 78704 | HUD-Assisted Property | 11 assisted | (512) 745-7152 |
| Franklin Gardens | 3522 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin 78721 | HUD-Assisted Property | 21 assisted | (512) 522-9186 |
| Garden Terrace Apartments | 1015 W William Cannon Dr, Austin 78745 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | (512) 416-8300 |
| Guadalupe I & II | 7102 Guadalupe St, Austin 78752 | HUD-Assisted Property | 15 assisted | (512) 745-7152 |
| Heights on Congress | 2702 S Congress Ave, Austin 78704 | HUD-Assisted Property | 34 assisted | (512) 441-1437 |
| Kinney Avenue Apartments | 1703 Kinney Ave, Austin 78704 | HUD-Assisted Property | 9 assisted | (512) 745-7152 |
| La Madrid Apartments | 11320 Menchaca Rd, Austin 78748 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (512) 590-9423 |
| La Vista De Lopez (IE 221D4/202 PRAC) | 809 E 9th St, Austin 78702 | HUD-Assisted Property | 27 total | — |
| LUPINE TERRACE | 1137 Gunter St, Austin 78721 | HUD-Assisted Property | 130 assisted | (512) 929-7288 |
| Manchaca Road Apts | 3810 Menchaca Rd, Austin 78704 | HUD-Assisted Property | 11 assisted | (512) 745-7152 |
| MANOR HOUSE | 5905 Manor Rd, Austin 78723 | HUD-Assisted Property | 11 assisted | (512) 928-2015 |
| MARSHALL APARTMENTS | 1157 Salina St, Austin 78702 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (512) 472-6935 |
| Mary Lee Charles Place Apartments | 1339 Lamar Square Dr, Austin 78704 | HUD-Assisted Property | 16 assisted | (512) 443-5777 |
| MARY LEE FLAGSHIP | 1312 Lamar Square Dr, Austin 78704 | HUD-Assisted Property | 21 assisted | (512) 443-5777 |
| Mosaic Housing Corp XXIII – Austin | 2404 Roehampton Dr, Austin 78745 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (817) 529-7300 |
| MOSAIC HOUSING CORPORATION X | 9803 Willers Way, Austin 78748 | HUD-Assisted Property | 3 assisted | (877) 366-7242 |
| MOSAIC HOUSING CORPORATION XI | 3015 Jubilee Trl, Austin 78748 | HUD-Assisted Property | 3 assisted | (877) 366-7242 |
| Mount Carmel Village | 2504 New York Dr, Austin 78702 | HUD-Assisted Property | 99 assisted | (512) 478-9912 |
| Oak Creek Village (HAP) | 2324 Wilson St, Austin 78704 | HUD-Assisted Property | 170 assisted | (512) 444-3581 |
| OAK SPRINGS VILLAS (R4P Expecting App) | 3001 Oak Springs Dr, Austin 78702 | HUD-Assisted Property | 55 assisted | (512) 928-2015 |
| Oaks on North Plaza | 9125 North Plz, Austin 78753 | HUD-Assisted Property | 62 assisted | (512) 836-2303 |
| PATHWAYS AT BOOKER T WASHINGTON TERRACES (RAD) | 905 Bedford St, Austin 78702 | HUD-Assisted Property | 216 assisted | — |
| Pathways at Bouldin Oaks (RAD) | 1203 Cumberland Rd, Austin 78704 | HUD-Assisted Property | 144 assisted | (512) 447-1228 |
| PATHWAYS AT CHALMERS COURTS EAST (RAD/221d4) | 1700 E 3rd St, Austin 78702 | HUD-Assisted Property | 80 assisted | (512) 477-7475 |
| PATHWAYS AT CHALMERS COURTS WEST (RAD) | 1600 E 3rd St, Austin 78702 | HUD-Assisted Property | 28 assisted | (512) 477-7475 |
| Pathways at Coronado Hills (RAD) | 1438 Coronado Hills Dr, Austin 78752 | HUD-Assisted Property | 48 assisted | (512) 371-3919 |
| Pathways at Gaston Place (RAD) | 1941 Gaston Place Dr, Austin 78723 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (512) 926-9575 |
| Pathways at Georgian Manor (RAD) | 110 Bolles Cir, Austin 78753 | HUD-Assisted Property | 94 assisted | (512) 837-2550 |
| Pathways at Goodrich Place (RAD/223f) | 2126 Goodrich Ave, Austin 78704 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (512) 912-7838 |
| PATHWAYS AT LAKESIDE (RAD) | 85 Trinity St, Austin 78701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 163 assisted | (512) 476-5406 |
| Pathways at Manchaca II (RAD) | 6113 Buffalo Pass, Austin 78745 | HUD-Assisted Property | 33 assisted | (512) 416-7494 |
| Pathways at Manchaca Village (RAD) | 3628 Menchaca Rd, Austin 78704 | HUD-Assisted Property | 33 assisted | (512) 447-0967 |
| PATHWAYS AT MEADOWBROOK COURTS (RAD) | 1201 W Live Oak St, Austin 78704 | HUD-Assisted Property | 160 assisted | (512) 440-0448 |
| PATHWAYS AT NORTH LOOP (RAD) | 2300 W North Loop Blvd, Austin 78756 | HUD-Assisted Property | 130 assisted | (512) 452-5098 |
| PATHWAYS AT NORTHGATE WEST (RAD) | 9120 Northgate Blvd, Austin 78758 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (512) 834-9705 |
| Pathways at Rosewood Courts (RAD) | 1141 Chicon St, Austin 78702 | HUD-Assisted Property | 124 assisted | (512) 479-6241 |
| Pathways at Salina Apartments (RAD) | 1143 Salina St, Austin 78702 | HUD-Assisted Property | 32 assisted | (512) 479-6241 |
| Pathways at Santa Rita Courts (RAD) | 2341 Corta St, Austin 78702 | HUD-Assisted Property | 97 assisted | (512) 477-1420 |
| Pathways at Shadowbend Ridge (RAD) | 6328 Shadow Bnd, Austin 78745 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (512) 416-7494 |
| Pathways at Thurmond Heights (RAD) | 8426 Goldfinch Ct, Austin 78758 | HUD-Assisted Property | 144 assisted | (512) 835-1816 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1101 BROOKSWOOD AVE | 1101 BROOKSWOOD AVE, AUSTIN 78721 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| 1106 BROOKSWOOD AVE | 1106 BROOKSWOOD AVE, AUSTIN 78721 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| 1108 BROOKSWOOD AVE | 1108 BROOKSWOOD AVE, AUSTIN 78721 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| 1109 BROOKSWOOD AVE | 1109 BROOKSWOOD AVE, AUSTIN 78721 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| 1115 BROOKSWOOD AVE | 1115 BROOKSWOOD AVE, AUSTIN 78721 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| 1120 MARK ST | 1120 MARK ST, AUSTIN 78721 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 1132-C BERGER | 1132C BERGER ST, AUSTIN 78721 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 1148 BROOKSWOOD AVE | 1148 BROOKSWOOD AVE, AUSTIN 78721 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| 1178 POQUITO ST | 1178 POQUITO ST, AUSTIN 78702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 1180 POQUITO ST | 1180 POQUITO ST, AUSTIN 78702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 1203 ELEANOR ST | 1203 ELEANOR ST, AUSTIN 78721 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 1220 E 52ND ST | 1220 E 52ND ST, AUSTIN 78723 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 6 assisted | — |
| 1401 ASTOR PL | 1401 ASTOR PL, AUSTIN 78721 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 1620 WEBBERVILLE RD | 1620 WEBBERVILLE RD, AUSTIN 78721 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 1702 WALNUT AVE | 1702 WALNUT AVE, AUSTIN 78702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 1809 SINGLETON AVE | 1809 SINGLETON AVE, AUSTIN 78702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 1900 NEW YORK AVE | 1900 NEW YORK AVE, AUSTIN 78702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 1908 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | 1908 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, AUSTIN 78702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 2102 E 13TH ST | 2102 E 13TH ST, AUSTIN 78702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 2105 E 12TH ST | 2105 E 12TH ST, AUSTIN 78702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| 2208 E 12TH ST | 2208 E 12TH ST, AUSTIN 78702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 2304 E 12TH ST | 2304 E 12TH ST, AUSTIN 78702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 2601 SOL WILSON AVE | 2601 SOL WILSON AVE, AUSTIN 78702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 2608 E 14TH ST | 2608 E 14TH ST, AUSTIN 78702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 2921 E 13TH ST | 2921 E 13TH ST, AUSTIN 78702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 2923 E 13TH ST | 2923 E 13TH ST, AUSTIN 78702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 2933 E 14TH ST | 2933 E 14TH ST, AUSTIN 78702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 3209 E 16TH ST | 3209 E 16TH ST, AUSTIN 78721 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 3501 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | 3501 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, AUSTIN 78721 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| 510 SPRINGDALE RD | 510 SPRINGDALE RD, AUSTIN 78702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 6109 CADDIE ST | 6109 CADDIE ST, AUSTIN 78741 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| ALDRICH 51 | 2604 ALDRICH STREET, AUSTIN 78723 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 204 assisted | — |
| ALLEGRE POINT | 1833 CHEDDAR LOOP, AUSTIN 78728 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 184 assisted | — |
| ARBOR PARK | 6306 MCNEIL DRIVE, AUSTIN 78729 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| ARIA GRAND | 1800 S IH 35 SVRD SB, AUSTIN 78704 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| ARROWHEAD PARK APTS | 605 MASTERSON PASS, AUSTIN 78753 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 290 assisted | — |
| ART AT BRATTONS EDGE | 15405 LONG VISTA DRIVE, AUSTIN | LIHTC Affordable Property | 78 total | — |
| AUSTIN COLORADO CREEK APARTMENTS | FALLWELL ROAD AT STATE HIGHWAY 71, AUSTIN 78758 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 240 assisted | — |
| AUSTIN MANOR APARTMENT HOMES | BELLINGHAM AND BOYCE RD, AUSTIN 78653 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 280 assisted | — |
| AUSTIN OAKS | 4821 E RIVERSIDE DR, AUSTIN 78741 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 68 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).