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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in McLennan County, Texas
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in McLennan 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 Waco
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,297
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $45,150
- HUD-recorded properties
- 34
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in McLennan County is administered by Housing Authority of the City of Waco, (254) 752-0324. 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 TX010. It reports 3,118 Housing Choice Voucher units and 533 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for McLennan County
McLennan County is in HUD’s Waco, TX HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $90,300).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $31,650 |
| 2 people | $36,150 |
| 3 people | $40,650 |
| 4 people | $45,150 |
| 5 people | $48,800 |
| 6 people | $52,400 |
| 7 people | $56,000 |
| 8 people | $59,600 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,000 | $31,650 | $50,600 |
| 2 people | $21,700 | $36,150 | $57,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,650 | $65,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,150 | $72,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,800 | $78,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,400 | $83,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,000 | $89,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,600 | $95,400 |
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 Waco, TX HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $903 | $1,029 | $1,297 | $1,693 | $1,705 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $903 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,029 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,297 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,693 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,705 / 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 METRO47380M47380. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in McLennan County
HUD records 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOK OAKS SENIOR RESIDENCES (R4P) | 1725 Colcord Ave, Waco 76707 | HUD-Assisted Property | 55 assisted | (254) 754-6000 |
| North Crest Court (related R4P) | 4200 N 19th St, Waco 76708 | HUD-Assisted Property | 120 assisted | (254) 757-2242 |
| NORTH CREST CREEKSIDE (R4P Expecting App) | 2001 Stewart Dr, Waco 76708 | HUD-Assisted Property | 75 assisted | (254) 757-2242 |
| RIVERSIDE APARTMENTS (HAP/221D4) | 1738/1740/1742 DALLAS CIRCLE, Waco 76704 | HUD-Assisted Property | 152 assisted | (254) 799-3311 |
| Summit at the Villages of Waco Apartments | 1100 N 6th St, Waco 76707 | HUD-Assisted Property | 250 assisted | (254) 301-7055 |
| TANGLEWOOD APARTMENTS COMPANY | 4500 N 19th St, Waco 76708 | HUD-Assisted Property | 30 assisted | (254) 753-3731 |
| University Apartments – Waco | 2900 Primrose Dr, Waco 76706 | HUD-Assisted Property | 104 assisted | (254) 662-4411 |
| Waco Apartments fka Robinson Gardens Apts. | 2724 Robinson Dr, Waco 76706 | HUD-Assisted Property | 25 assisted | (254) 662-3550 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESTELLA MAXEY | 1000 Delano St, Waco 76704 | Public Housing Development | 247 total | (254) 752-0324 |
| KATE ROSS ANNEX | 934 S 12th St, Waco 76706 | Public Housing Development | 286 total | (254) 752-0324 |
| UNNAMED | 301 N Johnson Dr, McGregor 76657 | Public Housing Development | 74 total | (254) 840-2276 |
| UNNAMED | 300 N Main St Apt 1, Mart 76664 | Public Housing Development | 32 total | (254) 752-0324 |
| UNNAMED | 1308 Avenue E, Moody 76557 | Public Housing Development | 50 total | (254) 853-2577 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTUMN VILLAS | 100 AUTUMN VILLAS DR, LORENA 76655 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 16 total | — |
| AVANTI VIKING HILLS | 6501 & 6515 SANGER AVE, WACO 76710 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 69 assisted | — |
| BARRON'S BRANCH | 817 COLCORD AVE., WACO | LIHTC Affordable Property | 77 assisted | — |
| BARRON'S BRANCH II | 817 COLCORD AVE., WACO | LIHTC Affordable Property | 76 total | — |
| BRAZOS VILLAGE APTS | 2525 E LAKE SHORE DR, WACO 76705 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 144 assisted | — |
| CHERRYWOOD APTS | 701 TOKIO RD, WEST 76691 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 44 assisted | — |
| COSTA ESMERALDA | 1516 GURLEY LN, WACO 76706 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 112 assisted | — |
| COTTAGES OF OAK SPRINGS | 1900 WOODGATE DR, WACO 76712 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 100 assisted | — |
| DRIPPING SPRINGS SENIOR VILLAGE | 2405 J J FLEWELLEN RD, WACO 76704 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 85 assisted | — |
| GOLDEN TRAILS | 314 MELODIE DRIVE, WEST 76691 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 45 assisted | — |
| HISTORIC LOFTS OF WACO HIGH1 | 815 COLUMBUS AVE, WACO 76701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 104 total | — |
| MCGREGOR SENIORS APARTMENTS | 1007 S MADISON ST, MCGREGOR 76657 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 36 assisted | — |
| RACHAEL COMMONS | 435 LITTLE AVENUE, MCGREGOR 76657 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 43 assisted | — |
| RED OAK APTS (WACO) | 4510 S THIRD ST RD, WACO 76706 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 64 assisted | — |
| RESIDENCES AT LAKE WACO | 1700 W STATE HWY 6, WACO 76712 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 79 assisted | — |
| RIVER PARK APTSNT HOMES | 1001 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, WACO 76704 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 124 total | — |
| SOUTH TERRACE | 100 KENNEDY CIRCLE, WACO 76706 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 250 assisted | — |
| THE LANDING | 2509 E LAKE SHORE DR, WACO 76705 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 total | — |
| THE RESERVE AT DRY CREEK | 701 N OLD TEMPLE HWY, HEWITT 76643 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 90 assisted | — |
| VILLAGE PLACE APTS | 111 VILLAGE PL DR, LORENA 76655 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
| VILLAS OF LAKE BRAZOS | 1601 SPRING ST, WACO 76704 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 200 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).