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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Harris County, Texas
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Harris 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
- Houston Housing Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,497
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $52,000
- HUD-recorded properties
- 490
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Harris County is administered by Houston Housing Authority, (713) 260-0500. 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 TX005. It reports 19,404 Housing Choice Voucher units and 2,726 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Harris County
Harris 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 Harris County
HUD records 134 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 Winston | 900 Winston St, Houston 77009 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (850) 890-2554 |
| ACRES HOMES GARDENS APARTMENTS | 1909 W Little York Rd, Houston 77091 | HUD-Assisted Property | 14 assisted | (713) 812-7441 |
| AHEPA 29 APARTMENTS (RAD for PRAC) | 13830 Canyon Hill Dr, Houston 77083 | HUD-Assisted Property | 54 assisted | (281) 495-9977 |
| AHEPA 29 IV (RAD for PRAC) | 13830 Canyon Hill Dr, Houston 77083 | HUD-Assisted Property | 84 assisted | (281) 879-7510 |
| AHEPA 29-II (RAD for PRAC) | 13830 Canyon Hill Dr, Houston 77083 | HUD-Assisted Property | 47 assisted | (281) 495-9977 |
| AHEPA 29-III APARTMENTS (RAD for PRAC) | 13830 Canyon Hill Dr, Houston 77083 | HUD-Assisted Property | 66 assisted | (317) 845-3410 |
| AHEPA DOP 54 PHASE II | 8113 Creekbend Dr, Houston 77071 | HUD-Assisted Property | 45 assisted | (713) 778-8060 |
| ANDOVER PLACE | 14175 Cypress North Houston Rd, Cypress 77429 | HUD-Assisted Property | 102 assisted | (281) 890-4395 |
| ANNA DUPREE APARTMENTS (HAP/221d4) | 10012 Cullen Blvd, Houston 77051 | HUD-Assisted Property | 150 assisted | (713) 733-9570 |
| BAY TERRACE | 1502 Nolan Rd, Baytown 77520 | HUD-Assisted Property | 130 assisted | (281) 428-2660 |
| BAYOU GLEN APARTMENTS | 11810 S Glen Dr, Houston 77099 | HUD-Assisted Property | 43 assisted | (281) 568-8994 |
| BAYSHORE TOWERS | 3219 Burke Rd, Pasadena 77504 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (713) 947-0754 |
| BELL CREST APTS (RAD FOR PRAC) | 808 Frawley St, Houston 77009 | HUD-Assisted Property | 63 assisted | (713) 692-4186 |
| BELLFORT PARK APARTMENTS | 4135 W Bellfort Ave, Houston 77025 | HUD-Assisted Property | 64 assisted | (713) 668-1621 |
| Catalon Apartments | 6013 Queenston Blvd, Houston 77084 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | (281) 463-3200 |
| CENTENNIAL SQUARE APARTMENTS | 805 Schilling St, Baytown 77520 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (281) 420-2112 |
| Chapman Crossings | 14741 Chapman Woods Crossings, Houston 77044 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | (346) 262-9301 |
| CHERRY CREST COURT | 2627 Cherrybrook Ln, Pasadena 77502 | HUD-Assisted Property | 62 assisted | (713) 920-1844 |
| Chisolm Trail Apartments | 18204 Chisholm Trl, Houston 77060 | HUD-Assisted Property | 19 assisted | (281) 209-2222 |
| CLEME MANOR APTS | 5300 Coke St, Houston 77020 | HUD-Assisted Property | 284 assisted | (713) 672-6614 |
| COLONY OF HUMBLE APARTMENTS | 831 Wilson Rd, Humble 77338 | HUD-Assisted Property | 175 assisted | (281) 540-1248 |
| COOLWOOD OAKS I | 777 Coolwood Dr, Houston 77013 | HUD-Assisted Property | 168 assisted | (713) 451-0584 |
| Coppertree Village Apartments | 1415 W Gulf Bank Rd, Houston 77088 | HUD-Assisted Property | 263 assisted | (281) 445-7001 |
| CORNERSTONE GARDENS (RAD for PRAC) | 14522 Cornerstone Village Dr, Houston 77014 | HUD-Assisted Property | 64 assisted | (281) 580-8004 |
| COUNTRYSIDE VILLAGE APARTMENT HOMES | 615 Wilson Rd, Humble 77338 | HUD-Assisted Property | 182 assisted | (281) 540-2135 |
| CREEKBEND GARDENS (R4P expeding App) | 8106 Creekbend Dr, Houston 77071 | HUD-Assisted Property | 79 assisted | (713) 272-7717 |
| CROSBY PLAZA | 6616 Fm 2100 Rd, Crosby 77532 | HUD-Assisted Property | 86 assisted | (281) 328-4774 |
| Cullen Park Apartments | 4700 Wenda St, Houston 77033 | HUD-Assisted Property | 240 assisted | (713) 734-9945 |
| Cypress Creek at Fayridge | 14155 Fayridge Dr, Houston 77048 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (713) 987-5700 |
| Cypress Creek at Wayside | 14220 S Wayside Dr, Houston 77048 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (713) 991-2700 |
| DYERSDALE VILLAGE APARTMENTS | 9700 Mesa Dr, Houston 77078 | HUD-Assisted Property | 32 assisted | (713) 631-1246 |
| EL REDENTOR APARTMENTS (RAD 4 PRAC) | 8800 Frey Rd, Houston 77034 | HUD-Assisted Property | 47 assisted | (713) 910-0102 |
| EL REDENTOR APARTMENTS II (RAD 4 PRAC) | 8815 Frey Rd, Houston 77034 | HUD-Assisted Property | 33 assisted | (713) 910-2120 |
| EMPIRE VILLAGE APARTMENTS | 1100 Burke Rd, Pasadena 77506 | HUD-Assisted Property | 48 assisted | (713) 473-2834 |
| EVENING STAR VILLA (RAD for PRAC) | 11800 S Glen Dr, Houston 77099 | HUD-Assisted Property | 61 assisted | (281) 498-7758 |
| EVERGREEN COMMONS | 8484 Jason St, Houston 77074 | HUD-Assisted Property | 72 assisted | (713) 272-0201 |
| EVERGREEN VILLAGE | 8600 Wednesbury Ln, Houston 77074 | HUD-Assisted Property | 43 assisted | (713) 272-8787 |
| FAITH VILLAGE (R4P) | 1580 Greensmark Dr, Houston 77067 | HUD-Assisted Property | 70 assisted | (281) 874-1191 |
| FULTON GARDENS | 3724 Fulton St, Houston 77009 | HUD-Assisted Property | 48 assisted | (713) 526-9470 |
| FULTON GARDENS II | 3808 Fulton St, Houston 77009 | HUD-Assisted Property | 39 assisted | (713) 692-4000 |
| GARDEN CITY APARTMENTS | 9601 W Montgomery Rd, Houston 77088 | HUD-Assisted Property | 252 assisted | (832) 672-8905 |
| Glenwood Trails Apartments | 4305 Glenwood Ave, Deer Park 77536 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (281) 479-8600 |
| Goldberg Bnai Brith Towers | 10909 Fondren Rd, Houston 77096 | HUD-Assisted Property | 300 assisted | (215) 689-5340 |
| GRACEMONT HOUSE APARTMENTS | 105 Ward Rd, Baytown 77520 | HUD-Assisted Property | 14 assisted | (281) 422-3970 |
| GRANADA TERRACE | 1301 Avenue A, South Houston 77587 | HUD-Assisted Property | 156 assisted | (713) 946-1789 |
| Haverstock Hills East | 5609 Aldine Bender Rd, Houston 77032 | HUD-Assisted Property | 268 assisted | (281) 449-2323 |
| Haverstock Hills West | 5621 Aldine Bender Rd, Houston 77032 | HUD-Assisted Property | 432 assisted | (281) 449-2323 |
| HEIGHTS HOUSE APARTMENTS | 1950 Heights Blvd, Houston 77008 | HUD-Assisted Property | 150 assisted | (713) 880-1441 |
| Heights Manor | 1127 Herkimer St, Houston 77008 | HUD-Assisted Property | 25 assisted | (713) 862-1981 |
| HOUSTON HEIGHTS TOWERS | 330 W 19th St, Houston 77008 | HUD-Assisted Property | 64 assisted | (713) 862-8058 |
| INDEPENDENT HEIGHTS (RAD for PRAC) | 109 E Whitney St, Houston 77022 | HUD-Assisted Property | 62 assisted | (713) 699-2846 |
| JOHN GOLDBERG APTS FOR SENIORS (EXP APP R4P) | 114 Eastwood St, Houston 77011 | HUD-Assisted Property | 64 assisted | (713) 921-2383 |
| LAKEVIEW PLACE | 8950 Hammerly Blvd, Houston 77080 | HUD-Assisted Property | 78 assisted | (713) 984-9003 |
| Langwick Senior Residence | 955 Langwick Dr, Houston 77060 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (281) 876-1812 |
| LAS VILLAS DE MAGNOLIA | 7123 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston 77011 | HUD-Assisted Property | 74 assisted | (713) 923-4300 |
| LIGHTHOUSE LIVING CENTER I | 10600 Hazen St, Houston 77072 | HUD-Assisted Property | 39 assisted | (713) 530-1236 |
| LIGHTHOUSE LIVING CENTER II | 8650 Wednesbury Ln, Houston 77074 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (713) 988-4236 |
| LONG DRIVE TOWNHOMES | 6767 Long Dr, Houston 77087 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (713) 643-8232 |
| Mid-Towne Apartments | 820 Carrell St, Tomball 77375 | HUD-Assisted Property | 9 assisted | (281) 255-9274 |
| MISSIONARY VILLAGE APARTMENTS | 4002 Corder St, Houston 77021 | HUD-Assisted Property | 160 assisted | (713) 741-4075 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Place | 2401 N Alexander Dr, Baytown 77520 | Public Housing Development | 36 total | (281) 427-6686 |
| BELLERIVE APARTMENTS | 7225 Bellerive Dr Apt 311, Houston 77036 | Public Housing Development | 210 total | (713) 260-0500 |
| CUNEY HOMES | 1807 Ewing St, Houston 77004 | Public Housing Development | 593 total | (713) 260-0500 |
| DEZAVALA & ARCHIA COURTS | 1105 Edison Cts, Baytown 77520 | Public Housing Development | 82 total | (281) 427-6686 |
| FOREST GREEN TOWNHOMES | 8956 Forest Hollow St, Houston 77078 | Public Housing Development | 100 total | (713) 260-0500 |
| Fulton Village Apartments | 3300 Elser St Apt 1101, Houston 77009 | Public Housing Development | 108 total | (713) 260-0500 |
| Heatherbrook | 2000 Tidwell Rd, Houston 77093 | Public Housing Development | 176 total | (713) 260-0500 |
| Independence Heights Apartments | 302 Crosstimbers St, Houston 77022 | Public Housing Development | 154 total | (713) 260-0500 |
| IRVINTON VILLAGE | 2901 Fulton St, Houston 77009 | Public Housing Development | 308 total | (713) 260-0500 |
| KELLY VILLAGE | 3014 Buck St, Houston 77020 | Public Housing Development | 270 total | (713) 260-0500 |
| Kennedy Place Apartments | 3100 Gillespie St, Houston 77020 | Public Housing Development | 108 total | (713) 260-0500 |
| Lincoln Park Apartments | 790 W Little York Rd, Houston 77091 | Public Housing Development | 250 total | (713) 260-0500 |
| LYERLY APARTMENTS | 75 Lyerly St Apt 211, Houston 77022 | Public Housing Development | 199 total | (713) 260-0500 |
| OXFORD PLACE | 605 Berry Rd, Houston 77022 | Public Housing Development | 250 total | (713) 260-0500 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1801 CAMPBELL RD APTS | 1801 CAMPBELL RD, HOUSTON 77080 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 15 assisted | — |
| 2222 CLEBURNE | 2222 CLEBURNE, HOUSTON 77004 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 112 assisted | — |
| 24115 RUNNING IRON DR | 24115 RUNNING IRON DR, HOCKLEY 77447 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 24130 FOUR SIXES LN | 24130 FOUR SIXES LN, HOCKLEY 77447 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 24131 FOUR SIXES LN | 24131 FOUR SIXES LN, HOCKLEY 77447 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 24202 RUNNING IRON DR | 24202 RUNNING IRON DR, HOCKLEY 77447 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 24202 WILD HORSE LN | 24202 WILD HORSE LN, HOCKLEY 77447 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 24203 FOUR SIXES LN | 24203 FOUR SIXES LN, HOCKLEY 77447 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 24214 JUMPING JAY DR | 24214 JUMPING JAY DR, HOCKLEY 77447 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 24218 FOUR SIXES LN | 24218 FOUR SIXES LN, HOCKLEY 77447 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 24218 WILD HORSE LN | 24218 WILD HORSE LN, HOCKLEY 77447 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 24222 RUNNING IRON DR | 24222 RUNNING IRON DR, HOCKLEY 77447 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 2424 SAKOWITZ ST | 2424 SAKOWITZ ST, HOUSTON 77020 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 166 assisted | — |
| 24307 JUMPING JAY DR | 24307 JUMPING JAY DR, HOCKLEY 77447 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 24311 RUNNING IRON DR | 24311 RUNNING IRON DR, HOCKLEY 77447 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 24314 FOUR SIXES LN | 24314 FOUR SIXES LN, HOCKLEY 77447 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 24318 JUMPING JAY DR | 24318 JUMPING JAY DR, HOCKLEY 77447 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 24319 FOUR SIXES LN | 24319 FOUR SIXES LN, HOCKLEY 77447 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 24319 RUNNING IRON DR | 24319 RUNNING IRON DR, HOCKLEY 77447 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 24402 JUMPING JAY DR | 24402 JUMPING JAY DR, HOCKLEY 77447 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 24422 RUNNING IRON DR | 24422 RUNNING IRON DR, HOCKLEY 77447 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 3300 CAROLINE STREET | 3300 CAROLINE STREET, HOUSTON 77004 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 149 assisted | — |
| 4415 PERRY | 4415 PERRY ST, HOUSTON 77021 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 160 total | — |
| 900 WINSTON | 900 WINSTON, HOUSTON 77009 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 102 assisted | — |
| ALEXANDER PLACE APTS | 2401 N ALEXANDER DR, BAYTOWN 77520 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 36 assisted | — |
| ALMEDA PARK APTS | 10950 TANNER PARK CT, HOUSTON 77075 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 147 assisted | — |
| ALTA GARDENS APTS | 3525 S SAM HOUSTON PKWY E, HOUSTON 77047 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 240 total | — |
| ALTURA HEIGHTS | 12912 S POST OAK ROAD, HOUSTON 77085 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 105 assisted | — |
| AMBERTON APTS | 5714 W GULF BANK RD, HOUSTON 77088 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 228 assisted | — |
| ANNA DUPREE TERRACE | 10012 CULLEN BOULEVARD, HOUSTON 77051 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 151 assisted | — |
| ARBOR AT WAYFOREST | SEQ OF WAYFOREST DR. AND RICHCREST DR., HOUSTON 77060 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 192 assisted | — |
| ASPEN PARK APTS | 8811 BOONE RD, HOUSTON 77099 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 231 assisted | — |
| AT VILLAGES AT CYPRESS | 11821 CYPRESS CORNER LN, HOUSTON | LIHTC Affordable Property | 162 assisted | — |
| ATASCOCITA PINES | 230 ATASCOCITA RD, HUMBLE 77396 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 192 assisted | — |
| AVENUE ON 34TH | 2136 W. 34TH ST, HOUSTON 77018 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 56 assisted | — |
| AVENUE STATION | 2010 NORTH MAIN STREET, HOUSTON 77009 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 68 total | — |
| AVENUE TERRACE | 4004 IRVINGTON BLVD, HOUSTON 77009 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 144 assisted | — |
| AVENUE TERRACES PHASE II | 4300 IRVINGTON BOULEVARD, HOUSTON 77009 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 total | — |
| BAY CITY VILLAGE APARTMENTS | 3301 ROYAL ST, BAYTOWN 77520 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 62 assisted | — |
| BAYBROOK PARK RETIREMENT CENTER | 500 W TEXAS AVE, WEBSTER 77598 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 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).