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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Odessa, TX

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Ector 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 Odessa, TX.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Ector County, TX$82,000Very Low Income (50%)$30,150$34,500$38,800$43,100$46,550
Extremely Low Income (30%)$18,100$20,700$25,820$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $48,250$55,200$62,050$68,950$74,500

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Odessa, 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 Odessa, TX Ector County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1120Estimated $336.00 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1127Estimated $338.10 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1481Estimated $444.30 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1791Estimated $537.30 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Odessa, 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.

Chaparral Village Apartments

1411 S Grant Ave
Odessa, TX - 79761
Total Apartment Units: 80

Key West Village Phase Ii

1600 W Clements St
Odessa, TX - 79763
Total Apartment Units: 36

87th Street

S Side Of 87th St. Between Yale Ave. And Dawn Ave.
Odessa, TX - 79765
Total Apartment Units: 295
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 295
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Arbor Terrace Townhomes (antiqua Terrace Apartments)

1101 Fitch Ave
Odessa, TX - 79761
Total Apartment Units: 128
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 128
2 Bedroom apartments 72
3 Bedroom apartments 56
Years In Service Since: 2001

Key West Senior Village

1600 W Clements St
Odessa, TX - 79763
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
Years In Service Since: 2002

Arbor Oaks Apartments

1000 E Monahans St
Odessa, TX - 79761
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
Years In Service Since: 2004

Sedona Springs Village

920 W University Blvd
Odessa, TX - 79764
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 28
2 Bedroom apartments 38
3 Bedroom apartments 34
Years In Service Since: 2006

The Grove

West Fourth & N Elliot Ave
Odessa, TX - 79769
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Sage Brush Village

3250 W Eighth St
Odessa, TX - 79763
Total Apartment Units: 112
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 112
Years In Service Since: 2011

La Promesa Apartments

4590 N Texas Ave
Odessa, TX - 79762
Total Apartment Units: 136
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 136
2 Bedroom apartments 58
3 Bedroom apartments 78
Years In Service Since: 2012


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Odessa, 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 Ector 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.

Chaparral Village

1451 S Grant Ave
Odessa, TX - 79761
Phone: 915-332-5091
Total Apartment Units: 80
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Disciples Village Ii

2440 E 11th St
Odessa, TX - 79761
Phone: 432-334-0550
Total Apartment Units: 30
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

Disciples Village I

2430 E 11th St
Odessa, TX - 79761
Phone: 432-334-0550
Total Apartment Units: 30
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

Woodcrest Apartments

2550 W 8th St
Odessa, TX - 79763
Phone: 915-337-2541
Total Apartment Units: 80
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Desert Haven

2250 W. 15 Th St
Odessa, TX - 79763
Phone: 325-332-2312
Total Apartment Units: 41
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

Manor Crest Apartments

1401 San Andres Dr
Odessa, TX - 79763
Phone: 432-333-6821
Total Apartment Units: 106
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Lapromesa

4590 N Texas Ave
Odessa, TX - 79762
Phone: 432-367-4315
Total Apartment Units: 136
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Landmark

1101 N Kelly Ave
Odessa, TX - 79763
Phone: 432-337-2671
Total Apartment Units: 108
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


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.