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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Galveston County, Texas
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Galveston 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 Galveston
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,497
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $52,000
- HUD-recorded properties
- 49
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Galveston County is administered by Housing Authority of the City of Galveston, (409) 765-1904. 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 TX017. It reports 1,801 Housing Choice Voucher units and 450 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Galveston County
Galveston County is in HUD’s Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $104,000).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $36,400 |
| 2 people | $41,600 |
| 3 people | $46,800 |
| 4 people | $52,000 |
| 5 people | $56,200 |
| 6 people | $60,350 |
| 7 people | $64,500 |
| 8 people | $68,650 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,850 | $36,400 | $58,250 |
| 2 people | $25,000 | $41,600 | $66,600 |
| 3 people | $28,100 | $46,800 | $74,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,000 | $83,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,200 | $89,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,350 | $96,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,500 | $103,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,650 | $109,850 |
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 Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,233 | $1,261 | $1,497 | $2,017 | $2,502 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,233 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,261 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,497 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,017 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,502 / 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 METRO26420M26420. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Galveston County
HUD records 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH VILLAGE APARTMENTS | 2902 Deats Rd, Dickinson 77539 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (281) 337-3579 |
| COLONIAL PARK APARTMENTS | 1120 34th St N, Texas City 77590 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (409) 945-9643 |
| Compass Pointe-Sandpiper Cove (HAP) | 3916 Winnie St, Galveston 77550 | HUD-Assisted Property | 192 assisted | (409) 750-9944 |
| Heritage Square | 520 3rd Ave N, Texas City 77590 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (409) 945-9345 |
| Highland Manor | 901 Newman Rd, La Marque 77568 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (409) 935-3351 |
| Summit at Independent Missionary Apartments | 6607 Prino Rd, Hitchcock 77563 | HUD-Assisted Property | 72 assisted | (409) 986-6556 |
| Village at Morningstar | 3401 Magnolia Ave, Texas City 77590 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | 409-945-04002 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GULF BREEZE | 1211 21st St Apt 211, Galveston 77550 | Public Housing Development | 376 total | (409) 765-1904 |
| Scattered Sites | 2801 Avenue R, Galveston 77550 | Public Housing Development | 34 total | (409) 765-1904 |
| The Oaks IV | 4127 Avenue H, Galveston 77550 | Public Housing Development | 40 total | (409) 765-1904 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1402 WINNIE APTS | 1402 WINNIE ST, GALVESTON 77550 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| 1910 AVE N | 1910 AVE N, GALVESTON 77550 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 5 assisted | — |
| 3418 SEALY ST | 3418 SEALY ST, GALVESTON 77550 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| BENT OAKS APTS | 7410 HWY 6, HITCHCOCK 77563 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 54 assisted | — |
| CAMPECHE ISLAND APTS | 3506 COVE VIEW BLVD, GALVESTON 77554 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 208 assisted | — |
| CEDAR DRIVE VILLAGE | 1017 CEDAR DR, LA MARQUE 77568 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 35 total | — |
| CEDAR TERRACE APTS | 2914 BALL ST, GALVESTON 77550 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 62 assisted | — |
| CHAMPION HOMES AT MARINA LANDING | 7302 HEARDS LN, GALVESTON 77551 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 256 assisted | — |
| COSTA MARIPOSA | 7555 MEDICAL CTR DR, TEXAS CITY 77591 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 252 assisted | — |
| ENCHANTED OAKS | 5825 DELANY RD, HITCHCOCK 77563 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| GARDENS AT FRIENDSWOOD LAKES | 1423 W PARKWOOD AVE, FRIENDSWOOD 77546 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 113 total | — |
| GREEN MEADOWS APTS | 351 25TH AVE N, TEXAS CITY 77590 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 152 assisted | — |
| GREGORY PLACE | 912 CHURCH ST, GALVESTON 77550 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 13 assisted | — |
| HERITAGE CROSSING | 12402 11TH ST, SANTA FE 77510 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 72 assisted | — |
| HERITAGE SQUARE APTS | 3500 BAKER DR, DICKINSON 77539 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 68 assisted | — |
| HIGHLAND MANOR | 301 NEWMAN RD, LA MARQUE 77568 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 134 assisted | — |
| HORIZON MEADOWS APTS | 1903 MAIN ST, LA MARQUE 77568 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 96 assisted | — |
| JUSTINE APTS | 503 21ST ST, GALVESTON 77550 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 20 assisted | — |
| KEY LARGO APTS | 1720 GULF FWY, LA MARQUE | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| L & M APTS | 5510 AVE L, GALVESTON 77551 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 38 assisted | — |
| LIVELY OAKS APTS | 8010 HWY 6, HITCHCOCK 77563 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
| MANSIONS AT MOSES LAKE | 2211 34TH ST N, TEXAS CITY 77590 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 240 assisted | — |
| MARIPOSA AT BAY COLONY | 1101 FM 517 RD W, DICKINSON 77539 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 180 assisted | — |
| MESQUITE WOODS | 5809 DELANY RD, HITCHCOCK 77563 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| MORNINGSTAR VILLAS | 3505 MAGNOLIA ST, TEXAS CITY 77590 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 34 total | — |
| OAKS OF HITCHCOCK APTS | 7440 HWY 6, HITCHCOCK 77563 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 158 total | — |
| OLD CATHOLIC DIOCESE BUILDING | 1923 MARKET ST, GALVESTON 77550 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 5 assisted | — |
| ROSENBERG TOWNFLATS | 2502 AVE L, GALVESTON 77550 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 20 assisted | — |
| SAN JACINTO APTS | 1927 AVE N, GALVESTON 77550 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 10 assisted | — |
| SANDPIPER COVE | 3916 WINNIE ST, GALVESTON 77550 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 192 assisted | — |
| SANTA FE PLAZA | 12200 11TH ST, SANTA FE 77510 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| SEALY APTS | 2802 SEALY ST, GALVESTON 77550 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 12 assisted | — |
| THE RETREAT AT TEXAS CITY | 7500 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY, TEXAS CITY 77591 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 150 total | — |
| THE VILLAGES OF DICKINSON | 406 DEATS RD, DICKINSON 77539 | LIHTC Affordable Property | — | — |
| UNIVERSITY GARDENS | 712 BALL ST, GALVESTON 77550 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 14 assisted | — |
| UTMB GARDENS | 918 WINNIE ST, GALVESTON 77550 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 13 assisted | — |
| VILLAGE AT MORNINGSTAR | 3401 MAGNOLIA ST, TEXAS CITY 77590 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 90 assisted | — |
| VILLAGE ON HOBBS ROAD | 600 HOBBS RD, LEAGUE CITY 77573 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| WALDORF APTS | 2016 25TH ST, GALVESTON 77550 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 23 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).