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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Potter County, Texas
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Potter 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
- Panhandle Community Services
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,107
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $45,500
- HUD-recorded properties
- 40
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Potter County is administered by Panhandle Community Services, (806) 372-2531. 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 TX481. It reports 2,071 Housing Choice Voucher units and 0 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Potter County
Potter County is in HUD’s Amarillo, TX HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $90,700).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $31,850 |
| 2 people | $36,400 |
| 3 people | $40,950 |
| 4 people | $45,500 |
| 5 people | $49,150 |
| 6 people | $52,800 |
| 7 people | $56,450 |
| 8 people | $60,100 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,150 | $31,850 | $51,000 |
| 2 people | $21,850 | $36,400 | $58,250 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,950 | $65,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,500 | $72,800 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,150 | $78,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,800 | $84,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,450 | $90,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,100 | $96,100 |
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 Amarillo, TX HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $797 | $904 | $1,107 | $1,512 | $1,678 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $797 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $904 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,107 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,512 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,678 / 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 METRO11100M11100. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Potter County
HUD records 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMARILLO GARDENS APARTMENTS | 1223 S Roberts St, Amarillo 79102 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (806) 373-1074 |
| BIVINS VILLAGE | 3201 Tee Anchor Blvd, Amarillo 79104 | HUD-Assisted Property | 59 assisted | (806) 342-5530 |
| BIVINS VILLAGE PHASE II | 3201 Tee Anchor Blvd, Amarillo 79104 | HUD-Assisted Property | 60 assisted | (806) 342-5530 |
| NORTHWEST VILLAGE | 6101 W I 40, Amarillo 79106 | HUD-Assisted Property | 93 assisted | (806) 355-0481 |
| Spring Terrace | 2600 S Spring St, Amarillo 79103 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (806) 374-7522 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1213 PECAN ST | 1213 PECAN ST, AMARILLO 79107 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 1229 PECAN ST | 1229 PECAN ST, AMARILLO 79107 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 1400 S PIERCE ST | 1400 S PIERCE ST, AMARILLO 79101 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 2416 THORNE DR | 2416 THORNE DR, AMARILLO 79107 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 2503 N WILSON ST | 2503 N WILSON ST, AMARILLO 79107 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 2512 THORNE DR | 2512 THORNE DR, AMARILLO 79107 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 2904 WALNUT ST | 2904 WALNUT ST, AMARILLO 79107 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 2912 ANGELUS DR | 2912 ANGELUS DR, AMARILLO 79107 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 3602 NE 11TH AVE | 3602 NE 11TH AVE, AMARILLO 79107 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 3612 W FOURTH AVE | 3612 W FOURTH AVE, AMARILLO 79106 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 405 N JOHNSON ST | 405 N JOHNSON ST, AMARILLO 79107 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 502 N JOHNSON ST | 502 N JOHNSON ST, AMARILLO 79107 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 601 N TAYLOR ST | 601 N TAYLOR ST, AMARILLO 79107 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 607 S VIRGINIA ST | 607 S VIRGINIA ST, AMARILLO 79106 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 609 S VIRGINIA ST | 609 S VIRGINIA ST, AMARILLO 79106 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 814 S KENTUCKY | 814 S KENTUCKY ST, AMARILLO 79106 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| AMARILLO GARDENS APTS | 1223 S ROBERTS ST, AMARILLO 79102 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 148 assisted | — |
| ASTORIA PARK APTS | 3118 SW 15TH AVE, AMARILLO 79102 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 117 assisted | — |
| BEL AIRE APTS | 703 S INDEPENDENCE ST, AMARILLO 79106 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 38 assisted | — |
| CANYONS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY | 2200 SW SEVENTH AVE, AMARILLO 79106 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 105 assisted | — |
| CATHY'S POINTE | 2701 N GRAND ST, AMARILLO 79107 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| GLENNWOOD APTS | 2000 SE 28TH AVE, AMARILLO 79103 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| GREEN ACRES APTS | 3118 SW 15TH AVE, AMARILLO 79102 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 144 assisted | — |
| GREEN TREE VILLAGE APTS | 2301 SETH LN, AMARILLO 79108 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 129 total | — |
| JASON AVENUE RESIDENTIAL | 527 JASON AVE, AMARILLO 79107 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 252 assisted | — |
| MARABELLA | 5781 W. AMARILLO BLVD, AMARILLO 79106 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 85 assisted | — |
| MITAY INC SCATTERED SITE | 1901 NW 17TH AVE, AMARILLO 79107 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| NORTH GRAND VILLAS | 2801 N GRAND ST, AMARILLO 79107 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 144 assisted | — |
| NWTH MERIDIAN, LTD | 2201 SW SIXTH AVE, AMARILLO 79106 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 34 total | — |
| OLD TOWN APTS | 2003 SW SEVENTH AVE, AMARILLO 79106 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 20 assisted | — |
| RESIDENCES OF PLUM CREEK | 5900 PLUM CREEK DR, AMARILLO 79124 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 182 total | — |
| SPRING TERRACE APTS – AMARILLO | 2600 S SPRING ST, AMARILLO 79103 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 total | — |
| TALMAGE AT PARK CENTRAL APTS | 310 SW 15TH AVE, AMARILLO 79101 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 118 total | — |
| THE COMMONS AT ST. ANTHONYS | SWC AMARILLO BLVD. AND N. POLK ST., AMARILLO 79107 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 124 assisted | — |
| TOWNPARC AT AMARILLO | 6501 WOODWARD ST, AMARILLO 79106 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 144 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).