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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Orange County, Texas
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Orange 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 City of Orange
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,218
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $43,850
- HUD-recorded properties
- 27
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Orange County is administered by Housing Authority City of Orange, (409) 883-5882. 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 TX037. It reports 873 Housing Choice Voucher units and 456 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Orange County
Orange County is in HUD’s Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $87,700).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $30,700 |
| 2 people | $35,100 |
| 3 people | $39,500 |
| 4 people | $43,850 |
| 5 people | $47,400 |
| 6 people | $50,900 |
| 7 people | $54,400 |
| 8 people | $57,900 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,450 | $30,700 | $49,150 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,100 | $56,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,500 | $63,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,850 | $70,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,400 | $75,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,900 | $81,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,400 | $87,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $57,900 | $92,600 |
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 Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSA area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $980 | $986 | $1,218 | $1,588 | $1,944 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $980 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $986 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,218 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,588 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,944 / 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 METRO13140M13140. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Orange County
HUD records 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Run Apartments (HAP) | 2600 Allie Payne Rd, Orange 77632 | HUD-Assisted Property | 70 assisted | (409) 883-4828 |
| HERITAGE CENTER OF ORANGE | 100 College St, Orange 77630 | HUD-Assisted Property | 60 assisted | (409) 886-3505 |
| OPTIMIST VILLAGE | 3650 Optimist Way, Orange 77630 | HUD-Assisted Property | 96 assisted | (409) 883-9949 |
| PUTNAM PLACE | 310 N 37th St, Orange 77630 | HUD-Assisted Property | 19 assisted | (409) 883-9721 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Terrace | 21 Cove Dr, Orange 77630 | Public Housing Development | 34 total | (409) 883-5882 |
| CRAIG & Alexander Homes | 2033 4th St, Orange 77630 | Public Housing Development | 50 total | (409) 883-5882 |
| James Zay Roberts Plaza | 610 Burton Ave Unit 411, Orange 77630 | Public Housing Development | 80 total | (409) 883-5882 |
| Johnson-Chavis Reserve | 515 Burton Ave, Orange 77630 | Public Housing Development | 6 total | (409) 883-5882 |
| Park Avenue Manor | 2540 W Park Ave Apt 621, Orange 77630 | Public Housing Development | 66 total | (409) 883-5882 |
| Sikes Road / Willow Bend | 4020 Sikes Rd Apt 721, Orange 77632 | Public Housing Development | 70 total | (409) 883-5882 |
| Velma Jeter | 2500 Allie Payne Rd Apt 551, Orange 77632 | Public Housing Development | 80 total | (409) 883-5882 |
| Whispering Oaks | 2835 Western Ave, West Orange 77630 | Public Housing Development | 70 total | (409) 883-5882 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARBOR PINES | 653 MLK JR DR, ORANGE | LIHTC Affordable Property | 76 assisted | — |
| AUBURN SQUARE | 2388 N MAIN ST, VIDOR 77662 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| CITRUS COVE BRIDGE CITY | 140 CHARLES AVE., BRIDGE CITY | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 total | — |
| CYPRESSWOOD CROSSING | 1010 HWY 87 S, ORANGE 77630 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 76 total | — |
| FOX RUN APTS (2012 BOND) | 2600 ALLIE PAYNE RD, ORANGE 77632 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 70 assisted | — |
| HONEYSUCKLE COURT APTS | 600 S MAIN ST, VIDOR 77662 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 47 assisted | — |
| OAKS APTS | 605 FIRST ST, ORANGE 77630 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 200 assisted | — |
| ORANGE PALM GARDEN APT HOMES | 1727 N 37TH ST, ORANGE 77630 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 76 total | — |
| PINE GROVE | 2450 W PARK AVE, ORANGE | LIHTC Affordable Property | — | — |
| PINEYWOODS COMMUNITY ORANGE HOME TEAM | 205 W PARK AVE, ORANGE 77630 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 36 assisted | — |
| SABINE PARK APTS | 111 PINE AVE, ORANGE 77630 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 200 total | — |
| SIKES ROAD | 4030 SIKES RD, ORANGE | LIHTC Affordable Property | 70 assisted | — |
| TWELVE OAKS APTS | 2405 HWY 12, VIDOR 77662 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 70 total | — |
| VELMA JETER | 5700 VELMA JETER DR, ORANGE 77632 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| WHISPERING OAKS | 816 MEMPHIS ST, WEST ORANGE 77630 | 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).