Scattered Sites — Income-Restricted Housing in Galveston, TX 77550
2801 Avenue R, Galveston, TX 77550
34 units · 2–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Galveston
- Residents waited about 80 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Housing authority: (409) 765-1904Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Galveston. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (409) 765-1904.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Bedrooms (estimated)
- 12 2 bedrooms · 22 3 bedrooms
- Average tenant rent
- $501/mo
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- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Rosenberg Townflats
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- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
1910 Ave N
1910 Ave N, Galveston, TX 77550
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- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Gulf Breeze
1211 21st St Apt 211, Galveston, TX 77550
0.8 mi away
376 units · 1 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Galveston
- Residents waited about 37 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
San Jacinto Apts
1927 Ave N, Galveston, TX 77550
0.8 mi away
10 units · 1 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Sealy Apts
2802 Sealy St, Galveston, TX 77550
0.9 mi away
12 units · 1–2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
3418 Sealy St
3418 Sealy St, Galveston, TX 77550
1 mi away
4 units · 3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Cedar Terrace Apts
2914 Ball St, Galveston, TX 77550
1 mi away
122 units · 62 income-restricted
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 77550
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,330/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $53,200/yr
- Renters in 77550 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 54%
Income limits (2026)
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX area · median family income $104,000. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $21,850 | $36,400 | $58,250 |
| 2 | $25,000 | $41,600 | $66,600 |
| 3 | $28,100 | $46,800 | $74,900 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $52,000 | $83,200 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $56,200 | $89,900 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $60,350 | $96,550 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $64,500 | $103,200 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $68,650 | $109,850 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 77550 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,100 | $1,233 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,120 | $1,261 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,330 | $1,497 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,790 | $2,017 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,220 | $2,502 |
Wider area = Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,320 (77590) to $1,530 (77554).
Census figures for 77550 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,205. Median household income $45,047. 60% of homes are rented. 54% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 34% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 77550's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 77550Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Scattered Sites?
Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Galveston, which runs Scattered Sites. Call (409) 765-1904. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is Scattered Sites Section 8 housing?
Scattered Sites is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.
How many units are at Scattered Sites?
Public records list 34 units at Scattered Sites in Galveston, TX 77550. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Scattered Sites?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 77550 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Scattered Sites?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Scattered Sites in Galveston, TX 77550. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Galveston, TX 77550?
Most income-restricted buildings in Galveston, TX 77550 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $36,400, and $52,000 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($58,250 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Galveston, TX 77550?
For many programs in Galveston, TX 77550, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $36,400 a year for 1 person and $52,000 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $58,250 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Galveston, TX 77550?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Galveston, TX 77550, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Galveston, TX 77550 is $1,330 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Scattered Sites take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Scattered Sites has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Galveston, TX 77550 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Scattered Sites.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.