# Income Restricted Apartments Austin | Free Licensed Locator > Looking for income restricted apartments in Austin? Free TREC-licensed locator matches you to open LIHTC and voucher-friendly communities in Travis County. URL: https://incomerestrictedapartments.com/austin/ ![Austin income restricted apartment community exterior](/images/locations/austin-hero.webp) City of Austin / Travis County # Find Income Restricted Apartments in Austin, TX Free licensed matching, Matches in 24-48 hours. Communities pay us, never you. See If I Qualify [/contact/ →](/contact/) Local Detail [#local-detail →](#local-detail) ★★★★★1,000+ Texas renters helped TREC License #679806 1,000+ Texas Renters Helped 20+ Years in Texas Real Estate 5 Metros Statewide Coverage $0 Cost to Renters The problem we solve ## Struggling to Find Open LIHTC Units in Austin? The affordable housing system in Texas is fragmented across five metros, dozens of housing authorities, and hundreds of communities. Renters get stuck for reasons that have nothing to do with their qualifications. ! ### LIHTC units aren't labeled on listing sites Zillow, Apartments.com, and Craigslist rarely mark income restricted units or let you filter for them. You end up cold-calling leasing offices. ! ### Waitlists are a black box You can't tell which lists are open, how long they are, or if the property even took applications this year. No dashboard exists. ! ### AMI limits change every year HUD and TDHCA publish new numbers each spring, and they vary by metro and household size. Yesterday's qualifier may not qualify today. ! ### Application fees add up fast Most properties charge $50-$150 per adult, and none are refundable. Applying to five wrong properties can cost you $500-$1,500. ! ### Voucher acceptance is inconsistent Some properties advertise voucher acceptance but never approve one. Others say no, then process yours if you push. There's no reliable filter. ! ### Income minimums can block fixed-income renters You may meet the AMI cap but fall below the property's 2x-2.5x rent minimum, especially on SSI, SSDI, or a pension. ## Programs We Match You To ![LIHTC (Tax Credit) Apartments](/images/cards/exterior-of-a-modest-income-restricted-apartment-c.webp) ### LIHTC (Tax Credit) Apartments Below-market rent through federal tax credits, matched across Austin. Learn more → [LIHTC (Tax Credit) Apartments →](/lihtc-apartments/) ![Section 8 Voucher Apartments](/images/cards/front-entrance-of-an-affordable-apartment-building.webp) ### Section 8 Voucher Apartments Filtered for Austin communities that actually accept vouchers. Learn more → [Section 8 Voucher Apartments →](/section-8-voucher-apartments/) ![Public Housing](/images/cards/public-housing-apartment-complex-with-residents-wa.webp) ### Public Housing City of Austin / Travis County public housing options and waitlist guidance. Learn more → [Public Housing →](/public-housing/) ## How It Works in 3 Simple Steps 1. 01 ### Tell us your basics Metro, household size, income range, and any voucher, screening, or accessibility needs. Takes about five minutes. 2. 02 ### We check qualification We match your numbers against current AMI limits by metro and program (30/50/60/80%) and flag which paths fit. 3. 03 ### We pre-screen the fit We compare your credit, background, and rental history against each community's tenant selection plan before you spend a fee. 4. 04 ### You get current matches Within 24-48 hours, a list of open communities that fit your budget, program, and household. No closed-list dead ends. 5. 05 ### We coordinate to lease-up We handle waitlist coordination, follow up on your applications, and rebate your application fee when you're approved and sign. ![](/images/misc/texas-income-restricted-apartment-community-family.webp) Free · No Application Fees Wasted ## Ready to Stop Guessing About Open Units? Five minutes. No obligation. We handle the outreach so you don't waste application fees. See If I Qualify [/contact/ →](/contact/) Why Us ## Why 1,000+ Texas Renters Choose a Licensed Locator You could Google every income restricted community in Texas one by one. Or you could tell us your metro, household size, and income once and let a licensed team do the rest. ![Licensed Texas locator team reviewing income paperwork with a renter](/images/misc/texas-licensed-locator-meeting-with-renter-at-kitc.webp) 01 ### Truly Free to Renters Communities pay our referral fee from their marketing budgets. Your rent is identical whether you use us or apply direct. 02 ### Licensed Texas Team TREC License #679806 on every page. Verifiable at trec.texas.gov. Brokered under Spirit Real Estate Group, LLC. Not a directory or chatbot. 03 ### Pre-Screening Prevents Wasted Fees We check your profile against each community's rules before you apply, then rebate your application fee when you're approved and sign. 04 ### Five-Metro Coverage Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth. One team, statewide inventory, current lease-up tracking. 05 ### Honest About Waitlists We tell you which lists are actually open, realistic wait times, and when a multi-property strategy makes sense. No hype. 06 ### Bilingual English + Spanish Full intake, matching, and paperwork in English or Spanish. Housing shouldn’t be gate-kept by language. ## What Texas Renters Say Real stories from Texans we've helped find income restricted apartments across the state. ★★★★★ > “As a single parent, I didn't have time to call 30 apartments. They matched me to a brand-new unit within my budget and near my kid's school.” Angela M. Austin Area ★★★★★ > “I was worried about my fixed income as a retiree. They explained the AMI limits in plain English and found a senior community in Dallas that fit.” Robert W. Dallas ★★★★★ > “I had a voucher but couldn't find anywhere that would take it. They knew exactly which communities were accepting and handled the coordination.” Marcus T. Fort Worth ★★★★★ > “They pre-screened me before I applied anywhere, so I didn't lose a single application fee. When I got approved they even rebated the cost.” Priscilla R. San Antonio ## Austin Affordable Housing and LIHTC Expertise Income Restricted Apartments connects renters to LIHTC, Section 8, and voucher-friendly communities across the **Austin** metro - a TREC-licensed locator service (#679806) with 20+ years of combined Texas real estate experience. The Austin-Round Rock MSA AMI runs higher than most of Texas. A household that would not qualify for a 60% unit in San Antonio often qualifies here. The city also layers its own **SMART Housing** program on top of federal LIHTC, adding community-specific qualification rules that vary by property. **Travis County** has a mix of older stabilized LIHTC properties near **I-35** and newer lease-ups in Domain-adjacent and **Mueller** neighborhoods. Garden-style complexes along **North Lamar** and mid-rise developments near **Riverside Drive** offer different price points within the same AMI tier. **HACA** and **HATC** manage their own waitlists separately from private LIHTC communities, so knowing which authority runs a given property changes the application process. Suburb demand in **Round Rock**, **Pflugerville**, **Cedar Park**, and **Del Valle** has grown with population. We track open communities across the full metro, including **Wells Branch**, **Manor**, and **Kyle** - not just inside city limits. As of 2026, the Austin MSA has more than 200 affordable housing communities listed through AHOST and TDHCA combined. ![Austin income restricted apartment community exterior](/images/locations/austin-gallery-0.webp) ## How the Austin Search Actually Works The Austin metro covers Travis County plus the suburbs of Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Leander, Kyle, Buda, Manor, and Del Valle. HUD sets Austin-MSA AMI limits every spring, and those numbers run higher here than in most of Texas. A household that would not qualify in San Antonio may still qualify in Austin at the same AMI tier. Our team pulls the current HACA and HATC lists, plus every open LIHTC community in the metro - garden-style complexes, mid-rise developments, and townhome-style units - then matches you to the ones that fit your income, household size, and screening profile. ## Communities We Know in Austin Our team has toured LIHTC lease-ups from Riverside Drive to Domain-adjacent, older stabilized properties along I-35 and North Lamar, and City of Austin SMART Housing units downtown. We also cover newer communities in Mueller, Wells Branch, and East Austin. When you share your budget and household size, we know which properties are accepting applications this week, which have flexible screening for credit or rental history, and which are running lease-up specials. ![Austin affordable apartment community photo 2](/images/locations/austin-gallery-1.webp)![Austin affordable apartment community photo 3](/images/locations/austin-gallery-2.webp) ## Areas We Cover Around Austin Our Austin coverage includes these surrounding areas: - Round Rock - Pflugerville - Cedar Park - Leander - Kyle - Buda - Manor ### Key Landmarks and Transit - The Domain / Northside district - Dell Seton Medical Center at UT - University of Texas at Austin - Barton Creek Square Mall - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Accessible via I-35 and Mopac (Loop 1), with Capital MetroRail and CapMetro bus routes connecting central Austin to the suburbs. ![](/images/misc/texas-skyline-silhouette-affordable-apartment-comm.webp) ## Austin: The Numbers That Matter 1,000+ Texas renters helped 500+ Community tours completed 5 Metros covered statewide 20+ Years combined experience ## Income Restricted Apartments Austin - Your Questions ### Which parts of Austin do you cover? + All of Travis County plus Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Leander, Kyle, Buda, Manor, and Del Valle. We cover the full Austin-Round Rock MSA and match across all suburbs, not just inside city limits. ### Is Austin's income limit higher than other Texas metros? + Yes. HUD sets AMI by metro, and Austin's has run above San Antonio and Houston for several years. A household earning $55,000 might not qualify for a 60% unit in San Antonio but often qualifies here. We check your exact numbers against the current 2026 AMI tables at intake. ### Do you cover SMART Housing units? + Yes. The City of Austin's SMART Housing program layers on top of federal LIHTC. Some communities participate in both programs, some only one. We track which is which and how the qualification rules differ between them. ### What neighborhoods have the most income restricted apartments? + LIHTC communities cluster along I-35, in Mueller, East Austin, and Domain-adjacent neighborhoods across Travis County. Garden-style complexes along North Lamar and mid-rise developments near Riverside Drive also have units. Suburb stock in Round Rock, Pflugerville, and Wells Branch has grown with population. ### Can you help if I have a Housing Authority of Travis County voucher? + Yes. HATC and HACA both issue vouchers, and each community has its own acceptance policy. We identify which communities in Travis County and the surrounding metro are actively processing voucher applications from both authorities. ### Where can I find income restricted apartments near me in Austin? + Availability depends on your income, household size, and screening profile. We track every open LIHTC, Section 8, and SMART Housing community across the Austin metro and send matches within 24-48 hours of intake. No need to call individual leasing offices yourself. ## Also Consider Nearby Metros Income Restricted Apartments in San Antonio → [/san-antonio/ →](/san-antonio/) ## Austin Guides & Resources Local how-tos on AMI limits, open waitlists, and communities accepting applications in Austin. ### Austin AMI Income Limits & Who Qualifies Austin-area AMI income limits by household size, with 50% and 60% examples, so you know if you qualify in Austin. Read guide → [Austin AMI Income Limits & Who Qualifies →](/guide/austin-ami-income-limits-who-qualifies/) ### Austin SMART Housing & City Affordability Programs Austin's SMART Housing MFI rules, how they differ from LIHTC, and how to find SMART Housing units competitors miss. Read guide → [Austin SMART Housing & City Affordability Programs →](/guide/austin-smart-housing-city-affordability-programs/) ### Which Austin Communities Are Accepting Applications Now We track open vs. closed and lease-up Austin communities, then send you current matches. Ask for today's list, free. Read guide → [Which Austin Communities Are Accepting Applications Now →](/guide/austin-communities-accepting-applications-now/) ### Austin Waitlists: Which Are Open and How Long Which Austin waitlists tend to open and how long is the wait? HACA notes and a multi-property strategy so you're not stuck on one closed list. Read guide → [Austin Waitlists: Which Are Open and How Long →](/guide/austin-affordable-housing-waitlists-open/) ![](/images/locations/austin-hero.webp) Free · No Application Fees Wasted ## See Open Income Restricted Units in Austin Now Free 5-minute intake. Our team matches you to open communities within 24-48 hours. See If I Qualify [/contact/ →](/contact/)