# Houston Income Restricted Apartments Accepting Applications

> We track open vs. closed and lease-ups across Houston

URL: https://incomerestrictedapartments.com/guide/houston-communities-accepting-applications-now/
Last-Modified: 2026-07-02

![New Houston apartment community with a leasing banner at midday](/images/misc/new-houston-apartment-community-with-leasing-banne.webp)

## Houston: The Volume Metro

Houston has more than 294 income restricted communities across the MSA. That’s more choice, more open lists, and more likelihood of finding a same-week opening. It’s also why a static list wouldn’t help; the picture changes weekly.

## What We Track for Houston

-   LIHTC lease-ups across Harris and surrounding counties
-   HHA public housing and voucher lists
-   Voucher-accepting private communities across the metro
-   Section 202 senior openings
-   Project-based Section 8 communities
-   TDHCA bond and mixed-income properties

## Coverage Areas

Full Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land MSA:

-   Harris County (Houston, inside the Loop, outside Beltway)
-   Katy, Spring, Cypress
-   Pasadena, Sugar Land
-   Humble, Baytown, and other neighboring communities

## What “Open Now” Categories Mean

Same as everywhere: lease-up (fastest), open stabilized, open waitlist, preference window, closed.

![Open vs closed status indicators for Houston affordable communities](/images/misc/open-versus-closed-status-indicators-houston-affor.webp)

## Why Houston Is Faster (Sometimes)

Because inventory is huge, we can often find an open, qualifying community within a few days of intake. Even properties with waitlists sometimes have a same-week opening because a household above them declined.

The tradeoff is that voucher acceptance and quality of management vary widely. Local knowledge is what filters the noise.

## Related Reading

-   Houston Hub
    
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-   Houston Waitlists: Which Are Open and How Long
    
    [/guide/houston-affordable-housing-waitlists-open/ →](/guide/houston-affordable-housing-waitlists-open/)
    

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## Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find open income restricted apartments in Houston? +

Availability changes constantly. We track lease-ups and open lists across the Houston metro and send current matches within 24-48 hours.

How many income restricted communities are in Houston? +

Houston has one of the largest inventories in Texas, more than 294 income restricted communities across the metro.

Is the list free? +

Yes. Communities pay us, never renters.

## Related Guides

### Houston Waitlists: Which Are Open and How Long

Which Houston waitlists open and how long is the wait? HHA notes and a multi-property strategy so you're not stuck on one closed list.

[Houston Waitlists: Which Are Open and How Long →](/guide/houston-affordable-housing-waitlists-open/)

### Houston AMI Income Limits & Who Qualifies

Houston-area AMI income limits by household size with worked examples so you know if you qualify in Houston.

[Houston AMI Income Limits & Who Qualifies →](/guide/houston-ami-income-limits-who-qualifies/)

### Houston Housing Authority & Voucher-Accepting Communities

How HHA works, how to find voucher-friendly communities, and how we filter for properties that actually accept vouchers in Houston.

[Houston Housing Authority & Voucher-Accepting Communities →](/guide/houston-housing-authority-voucher-accepting-communities/)

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Free · No Application Fees Wasted

## Want a Match, Not Just Info?

Start the free 5-minute intake. Licensed Texas team, matches within 24-48 hours, application fee rebate on approval.

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