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Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Missouri City, TX 77459

1 affordable building in 77459 · 27 more within 10 mi

Missouri City, TX 77459 has 1 income-restricted building: 1 tax credit. 27 more are listed within 10 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

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Rents and income limits in 77459

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$2,150/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$86,000/yr
Renters in 77459 paying 30% or more of income on rent
63%

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.

PeopleExtremely 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.

Size77459Wider area
Studio$1,770$1,233
1 bedroom$1,810$1,261
2 bedrooms$2,150$1,497
3 bedrooms$2,900$2,017
4 bedrooms$3,590$2,502

Wider area = Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,160 (77071) to $2,220 (77545).

Census figures for 77459 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,987. Median household income $129,151. 15% of homes are rented. 63% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 25% 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 77459's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 77459

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there Section 8 housing in Missouri City, TX 77459?

Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Missouri City, TX 77459, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.

Do affordable housing buildings in Missouri City, TX 77459 have openings?

These lists for Missouri City, TX 77459 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

How do I apply for affordable housing in Missouri City, TX 77459?

Use the phone number on each building card in Missouri City, TX 77459. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.

What counts as affordable housing in Missouri City, TX 77459?

In Missouri City, TX 77459, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.

How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 77459?

This directory lists 1 income-restricted building in Missouri City, TX 77459. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.

Is there affordable housing near 77459?

Yes — this page also lists 27 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Missouri City, TX 77459 (within about 10 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.

People Also Ask

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Missouri City, TX 77459?

Most income-restricted buildings in Missouri City, TX 77459 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 Missouri City, TX 77459?

For many programs in Missouri City, TX 77459, 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 long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Missouri City, TX 77459?

There is no single waiting list for Missouri City, TX 77459. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.

What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Missouri City, TX 77459?

Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists tax-credit apartments in Missouri City, TX 77459. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Missouri City, TX 77459?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Missouri City, TX 77459, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Missouri City, TX 77459 is $2,150 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.

Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Missouri City, TX 77459?

A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Missouri City, TX 77459. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.

Is there senior affordable housing in Missouri City, TX 77459?

This page may still list buildings in Missouri City, TX 77459 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.

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Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.

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