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Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Gilchrist, TX 77617

No income-restricted buildings are listed in 77617 — here are the closest ones.

No income-restricted buildings are listed in Gilchrist, TX 77617. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

Closest to 77617

  • Winnie Square Ltd

    218 W Magnolia Ave #33, Winnie, TX 77665

    20.9 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA ruralSeniors

    32 units · 1–2 BR

    • 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • University Gardens

    712 Ball St, Galveston, TX 77550

    24 mi away

    Tax credit

    14 units · 1–2 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Gregory Place

    912 Church St, Galveston, TX 77550

    24.1 mi away

    Tax credit

    13 units · 2–3 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Utmb Gardens

    918 Winnie St, Galveston, TX 77550

    24.1 mi away

    Tax credit

    13 units · 1–2 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • 1402 Winnie Apts

    1402 Winnie St, Galveston, TX 77550

    24.4 mi away

    Tax credit

    2 units · 2 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Old Catholic Diocese Building

    1923 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550

    24.7 mi away

    Tax credit

    5 units · 1–2 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Justine Apts

    503 21st St, Galveston, TX 77550

    24.9 mi away

    Tax credit

    20 units · 1 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Gulf Breeze

    1211 21st St Apt 211, Galveston, TX 77550

    25 mi away

    Public housing

    376 units · 1 BR

    • Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Galveston
    • Residents waited about 37 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
    (409) 765-1904DetailsDirections

  • San Jacinto Apts

    1927 Ave N, Galveston, TX 77550

    25 mi away

    Tax credit

    10 units · 1 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • 1910 Ave N

    1910 Ave N, Galveston, TX 77550

    25 mi away

    Tax credit

    5 units · 1–3 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Rosenberg Townflats

    2502 Ave L, Galveston, TX 77550

    25.3 mi away

    Tax credit

    20 units · 3–4+ BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Sealy Apts

    2802 Sealy St, Galveston, TX 77550

    25.4 mi away

    Tax credit

    12 units · 1–2 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

Rents and income limits in 77617

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,480/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$59,200/yr

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.

Size77617Wider area
Studio$1,220$1,233
1 bedroom$1,250$1,261
2 bedrooms$1,480$1,497
3 bedrooms$1,990$2,017
4 bedrooms$2,470$2,502

Wider area = Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,310 (77623) to $1,550 (77514).

Census figures for 77617 (2020–2024 average): Median household income $75,703.

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 77617's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 77617

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there Section 8 housing in Gilchrist, TX 77617?

Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Gilchrist, TX 77617, 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 Gilchrist, TX 77617 have openings?

These lists for Gilchrist, TX 77617 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 Gilchrist, TX 77617?

Use the phone number on each building card in Gilchrist, TX 77617. 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 Gilchrist, TX 77617?

In Gilchrist, TX 77617, 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 77617?

No income-restricted buildings are listed in ZIP 77617 right now. Call to confirm openings.

People Also Ask

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Gilchrist, TX 77617?

Most income-restricted buildings in Gilchrist, TX 77617 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 Gilchrist, TX 77617?

For many programs in Gilchrist, TX 77617, 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 Gilchrist, TX 77617?

There is no single waiting list for Gilchrist, TX 77617. 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 Gilchrist, TX 77617?

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. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Gilchrist, TX 77617?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Gilchrist, TX 77617, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Gilchrist, TX 77617 is $1,480 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 Gilchrist, TX 77617?

A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Gilchrist, TX 77617. 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 Gilchrist, TX 77617?

This page may still list buildings in Gilchrist, TX 77617 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 Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.

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