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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Waco, TX

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the McLennan County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Waco, TX.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
McLennan County, TX$83,800Very Low Income (50%)$28,450$32,550$36,600$40,700$44,000
Extremely Low Income (30%)$17,100$20,440$25,820$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $45,550$52,100$58,600$65,100$70,300

McLennan County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in McLennan County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest McLennan County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Waco Housing Authority

4400 Cobbs Drive
Waco, TX - 76703
McLennan County
Website: http://www.wacopha.org
Phone Number: (254)752-0324

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Waco, TX

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Waco, TX. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Waco, TX McLennan County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$875Estimated $262.50 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1011Estimated $303.30 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1266Estimated $379.80 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1632Estimated $489.60 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Waco, TX

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Historic Lofts Of Waco High1

815 Columbus Ave
Waco, TX - 76701
Total Apartment Units: 104

Residences At Lake Waco

1700 W State Hwy 6
Waco, TX - 76712
Total Apartment Units: 114
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 114
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Villas Of Lake Brazos

1601 Spring St
Waco, TX - 76704
Total Apartment Units: 200
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 200
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 72
3 Bedroom apartments 96
Years In Service Since: 1995

Cottages Of Oak Springs

1900 Woodgate Dr
Waco, TX - 76712
Total Apartment Units: 144
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 144
1 Bedroom apartments 40
2 Bedroom apartments 88
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 1996

Brazos Village Apartments

2525 E Lake Shore Dr
Waco, TX - 76705
Total Apartment Units: 144
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 144
2 Bedroom apartments 60
3 Bedroom apartments 44
4 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 1999

The Landing

2509 E Lake Shore Dr
Waco, TX - 76705
Total Apartment Units: 120
Years In Service Since: 2003

Dripping Springs Senior Village

2405 J J Flewellen Rd
Waco, TX - 76704
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 64
2 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 2005

Red Oak Apartments (waco)

4510 S Third St Rd
Waco, TX - 76706
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 64
Years In Service Since: 2005

River Park Apartmentsnt Homes

1001 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Waco, TX - 76704
Total Apartment Units: 124
Years In Service Since: 2008

Costa Esmeralda

1516 Gurley Ln
Waco, TX - 76706
Total Apartment Units: 112
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 112
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 56
3 Bedroom apartments 40
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2011


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Waco, TX

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the McLennan County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Brook Oaks Senior Residences

1725 Colcord Ave
Waco, TX - 76707
Phone: 1-254-754-6000
Total Apartment Units: 56
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Trendwood Apartments

1700 Dallas Cir
Waco, TX - 76704
Phone: 254-799-3311
Total Apartment Units: 152
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

North Crest Court

4200 N 19th St
Waco, TX - 76708
Phone: 254-757-2242
Total Apartment Units: 120
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

North Crest Creekside

2001 Stewart Drive
Waco, TX - 76703
Phone: 254-757-2242
Total Apartment Units: 76
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

University Apartments - Waco

2900 Primrose Dr
Waco, TX - 76706
Phone: 254-662-4411
Total Apartment Units: 104
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Villages Of Waco, The

1100 N 6th St
Waco, TX - 76707
Phone: 254-301-7055
Total Apartment Units: 250
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Tanglewood Apartments Company

4500 N 19th St
Waco, TX - 76708
Phone: 254-753-3731
Total Apartment Units: 96
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Waco Apartments Fka Robinson Gardens Apts.

2724 Robinson Dr
Waco, TX - 76706
Phone: 254-662-3550
Total Apartment Units: 208
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in TX?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.