Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Wichita Falls, TX

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Wichita 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 2023 in Wichita Falls, TX.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Wichita County, TX$83,800Very Low Income (50%)$36,050$40,050$43,300$46,500$49,700
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $57,700$64,100$69,250$74,400$79,500

Wichita County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Wichita 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 Wichita 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.

Wichita Falls Housing Authority - Low Rent Public Housing Office

501 Webster Street
Wichita Falls, TX - 76306
Wichita County
Website: http://www.wfha.com/
Phone Number: (940)723-8389

Housing Authority of the City of Wichita Falls - Section 8 HCV

1300 7th St., Room 301
Wichita Falls, TX - 76301
Wichita County
Website: http://www.wichitafallstx.gov/index.aspx?NID=613
Phone Number: (940) 761-7454

Electra Housing Authority

600 No. Moore Street #45
Electra, TX - 76360
Wichita County
Phone Number: (940) 495-3476

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls, TX Wichita County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$707Estimated $212.10 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$878Estimated $263.40 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1197Estimated $359.10 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1362Estimated $408.60 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Wichita Falls, 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.

Green Briar Village

603 Airport Dr
Wichita Falls, TX - 76310
Total Apartment Units: 75

Cascade Villas

4822 Fairway Boulevard
Wichita Falls, TX - 76310
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

The Residence At Lamar

1100 Lamar St
Wichita Falls, TX - 76301
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Reserves At Maplewood Ii

S Side Of Maplewood Ave, E Of Mcniel Ave
Wichita Falls, TX - 76308
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Tealwood Place Apartments

5300 Professional Dr
Wichita Falls, TX - 76302
Total Apartment Units: 180
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 180
1 Bedroom apartments 36
2 Bedroom apartments 84
3 Bedroom apartments 60
Years In Service Since: 1996

Parkstone Senior Village

1727 Rathgeber Rd
Wichita Falls, TX - 76310
Total Apartment Units: 140
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 140
Years In Service Since: 2002

Woodview Apartments

1601 32nd St
Wichita Falls, TX - 76302
Total Apartment Units: 104
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 104
Years In Service Since: 2004

Washington Village Apartments

1001 Redwood Ave
Wichita Falls, TX - 76301
Total Apartment Units: 96
Years In Service Since: 2008

Green Briar Village Phase Ii

901 Airport Dr
Wichita Falls, TX - 76305
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
Years In Service Since: 2012

Parkstone Senior Village Phase Ii

1727 Rathgeber Road
Wichita Falls, TX - 76310
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
1 Bedroom apartments 44
2 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2013

Reserves At Maplewood

3200 Maplewood Ave
Wichita Falls, TX - 76310
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Royal Gardens

4606 Johnson Road
Wichita Falls, TX - 76310
Total Apartment Units: 49
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 49
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Reserves At Summit West

4558 Barnett Rd.
Wichita Falls, TX - 76310
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita 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.

Indian Falls Apts

4540 Barnett Rd
Wichita Falls, TX - 76310
Phone: 940-696-2637
Total Apartment Units: 172
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Washington Village Apartments

1001 Redwood Ave
Wichita Falls, TX - 76301
Phone: (940) 761-1721
Total Apartment Units: 96
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Sun Valley

1315 Central Fwy E
Wichita Falls, TX - 76302
Phone: 940-766-2838
Total Apartment Units: 132
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Midtown Manor Inc.

400 Burnett
Wichita Falls, TX - 76301
Phone: 940-767-1533
Total Apartment Units: 151
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

High Point Village Apts., Phase I

5500 Professional Dr
Wichita Falls, TX - 76302
Phone: 940-723-9933
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

High Point Village Phase Ii Apts

5550 Professional Dr
Wichita Falls, TX - 76302
Phone: 940-723-9933
Total Apartment Units: 144
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Country Park Apts

5282 Professional Dr
Wichita Falls, TX - 76302
Phone: 940-761-1212
Total Apartment Units: 168
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.