Income Restricted Apartments

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Houston Income Restricted Communities Accepting Applications

We track open vs. closed and lease-ups across Houston's many communities and send you current matches, free.

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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

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.

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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.
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.