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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Kaufman County, Texas
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Kaufman 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 Kemp
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,807
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $60,550
- HUD-recorded properties
- 24
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Kaufman County is administered by Housing Authority of Kemp, (903) 498-8211. 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 TX387. It reports 0 Housing Choice Voucher units and 58 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Kaufman County
Kaufman County is in HUD’s Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $121,100).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $42,400 |
| 2 people | $48,450 |
| 3 people | $54,500 |
| 4 people | $60,550 |
| 5 people | $65,400 |
| 6 people | $70,250 |
| 7 people | $75,100 |
| 8 people | $79,950 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,450 | $42,400 | $67,850 |
| 2 people | $29,100 | $48,450 | $77,550 |
| 3 people | $32,750 | $54,500 | $87,250 |
| 4 people | $36,350 | $60,550 | $96,900 |
| 5 people | $39,300 | $65,400 | $104,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $70,250 | $112,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $75,100 | $120,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $79,950 | $127,950 |
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 Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,491 | $1,536 | $1,807 | $2,275 | $2,892 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,491 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,536 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,807 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,275 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,892 / 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 METRO19100M19100. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Kaufman County
HUD records 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Ridge Apts. | 401 N 3rd St, Mabank 75147 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (903) 887-6988 |
| MABANK HOUSING AUTHORITY | 200 E Jack St, Mabank 75147 | HUD-Assisted Property | 30 assisted | (903) 887-4220 |
| VILLAGE OF KAUFMAN | 421 E 7th St, Kaufman 75142 | HUD-Assisted Property | 68 assisted | (972) 962-7328 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the City of Mabank | 200 E Jack St, Mabank 75147 | Public Housing Development | 16 total | (903) 887-4220 |
| KEMP HOUSING AUTHORITY | 400 N Main St, Kemp 75143 | Public Housing Development | 58 total | (903) 498-8211 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 414 ROOSEVELT AVE | 414 ROOSEVELT AVE, TERRELL 75160 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| BLUFF VIEW SENIOR VILLAGE | 1135 FM 741, CRANDALL 75114 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 43 assisted | — |
| BRIARWOOD APTS | 513 E SIXTH ST, KAUFMAN 75142 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| CEDAR RIDGE APTS – KAUFMAN | 1100 JANET CIR, KAUFMAN 75142 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 38 assisted | — |
| EASTGATE VILLAGE | 619 CEDAR ST, FORNEY 75126 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 52 assisted | — |
| GARDENS OF MABANK | 120 GARDENDALE, MABANK 75147 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 36 assisted | — |
| HEATHER LANE APTS | 100 HEATHER LN CIR, TERRELL 75160 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 240 assisted | — |
| LA VILLITA | 630 CEDAR ST, FORNEY 75126 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 51 assisted | — |
| LAKE RIDGE APARTMENTS | 401 N 3RD ST, MABANK 75147 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 42 assisted | — |
| MEADOWLAKE VILLAGE APTS | 209 S GRAND AVE, MABANK 75147 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| MEADOWVIEW TOWNHOMES | 151 MEADOWVIEW CT, TERRELL 75160 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 45 assisted | — |
| SILVER SPRING AT FORNEY | 1000 REEDER LN, FORNEY 75126 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| TERRELL SENIOR TERRACES | 260 W BRITISH FLYING SCHOOL BLVD, TERRELL 75160 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 43 total | — |
| TERRELL SENIOR TERRACES PHASE II | 350 WINDSOR AVE, TERRELL 75160 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 144 assisted | — |
| TIFFANY SQUARE APTS | 101 TIFFANY CIR, TERRELL 75160 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 95 total | — |
| TOOL CEDAR TRAILS | NEQ N TOOL DR. AND OAK CIR., TOOL 75143 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| VILLAGE OF KAUFMAN | 421 E 7TH ST, KAUFMAN 75142 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 68 assisted | — |
| WASHINGTON HEIGHTS | 1001 MINERAL WELLS ST, TERRELL 75160 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 132 assisted | — |
| WILLOW BEND APTS | 101 HAMPTON CT, KAUFMAN 75142 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 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).