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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Grayson County, Texas
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Grayson 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 Whitesboro
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,395
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $47,650
- HUD-recorded properties
- 19
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Grayson County is administered by Housing Authority of Whitesboro, (903) 564-3700. 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 TX311. It reports 0 Housing Choice Voucher units and 72 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Grayson County
Grayson County is in HUD’s Sherman-Denison, TX MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $95,300).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $33,400 |
| 2 people | $38,150 |
| 3 people | $42,900 |
| 4 people | $47,650 |
| 5 people | $51,500 |
| 6 people | $55,300 |
| 7 people | $59,100 |
| 8 people | $62,900 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,050 | $33,400 | $53,400 |
| 2 people | $22,900 | $38,150 | $61,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,900 | $68,650 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,650 | $76,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,500 | $82,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,300 | $88,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,100 | $94,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $62,900 | $100,650 |
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 Sherman-Denison, TX MSA area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,102 | $1,126 | $1,395 | $1,932 | $2,148 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,102 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,126 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,395 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,932 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,148 / 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 METRO43300M43300. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Grayson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANNING PARK PLAZA | 205 Mauk Cir, Denison 75020 | HUD-Assisted Property | 125 assisted | (903) 463-1783 |
| MEADOWS OF WESLEY VILLAGE | 2800 Loy Lake Rd, Denison 75020 | HUD-Assisted Property | 39 assisted | (903) 465-9300 |
| The Sidney Apartments | 4919 Timberview Dr, Sherman 75090 | HUD-Assisted Property | 70 assisted | (903) 892-3171 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty Lane | 101 Morningside Dr, Whitesboro 76273 | Public Housing Development | 72 total | (903) 564-3700 |
| EASTWOOD HOMES | 17 Tower Ln, Denison 75020 | Public Housing Development | 200 total | (903) 465-2650 |
| UNNAMED | 809A N Montgomery St, Sherman 75090 | Public Housing Development | 298 total | (903) 893-3139 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABBINGTON COMMONS OF WHITEWRIGHT | 285 E. ECHOLS LANE, WHITEWRIGHT 75491 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| ABBINGTON JUNCTION OF POTTSBORO | 601 SPUR 316, POTTSBORO | LIHTC Affordable Property | 56 total | — |
| ABBINGTON MEADOWS | 1110 SOUTH COLLINS FREEWAY, HOWE | LIHTC Affordable Property | 39 assisted | — |
| COMMUNITY OF POSSIBILITIES | 375 WHITE WAY ROAD, SHERMAN 75092 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 96 total | — |
| HERITAGE PARK | 1816 N STATE HWY 91, DENISON 75020 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 100 assisted | — |
| LAKEVIEW PARK | 1816 N STATE HWY 91, DENISON 75020 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 76 assisted | — |
| PALLADIUM VAN ALSTYNE SENIOR LIVING | 870 BLASSINGAME AVE., VAN ALSTYNE 75495 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 100 assisted | — |
| PARKDALE VILLAS | 3909 W FM 120 & N PARKDALE RD, DENISON 75020 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 128 assisted | — |
| STEEPLE CHASE FARMS | 3621 STEEPLECHASE DR, SHERMAN 75092 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 156 assisted | — |
| VILLAS OF SHERMAN | 1212 W CTR ST, SHERMAN 75092 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 93 assisted | — |
| WATERFORD APTS | 1001 STATE HWY 160, WHITEWRIGHT 75491 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| WILLIAMSBURG APTS II | 115 WILLIAMSBURG ST, POTTSBORO 75076 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 12 assisted | — |
| WINDSCAPE APTS | 601 N COLLEGE ST, VAN ALSTYNE 75495 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 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).