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“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
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.
★★★★★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
Below-market rent through federal tax credits, matched across Austin.
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Section 8 Voucher Apartments
Filtered for Austin communities that actually accept vouchers.
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Public Housing
City of Austin / Travis County public housing options and waitlist guidance.
Learn moreHow It Works in 3 Simple Steps
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Tell us your basics
Metro, household size, income range, and any voucher, screening, or accessibility needs. Takes about five minutes.
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We check qualification
We match your numbers against current AMI limits by metro and program (30/50/60/80%) and flag which paths fit.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Truly Free to Renters
Communities pay our referral fee from their marketing budgets. Your rent is identical whether you use us or apply direct.
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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.
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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.
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Five-Metro Coverage
Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth. One team, statewide inventory, current lease-up tracking.
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Honest About Waitlists
We tell you which lists are actually open, realistic wait times, and when a multi-property strategy makes sense. No hype.
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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.
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“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
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“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
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“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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 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 →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 →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 →
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Free 5-minute intake. Our team matches you to open communities within 24-48 hours.