Low Income Apartments In Fort Bend County
Texas
Low Income Apartments In Fort Bend County
There are 16 low income housing apartment complexes which contain 1,873 affordable apartments for rent in Fort Bend County, Texas. Many of these rental apartments are income based housing with about 210 apartments that set rent based on your income. Often referred to as "HUD apartments", there are 120 Project-Based Section 8 subsidized apartments in Fort Bend County. There are 1,663 other low income apartments that don't have rental assistance but are still considered to be affordable housing for low income families.
Housing Authorities that serve Fort Bend County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher |
Other Housing Authorities located in Fort Bend County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Rosenberg Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Fort Bend County, Texas
Fort Bend County, TX Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 16 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,873 |
| Total Rent Assisted Apartments | 210 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 21.3% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 3.05 |
| Total Population | 658,331 |
| Housing Units | 206,188 |
| Average Household Size | 3.17 |
| Median Household Income | $89,152 ±$1,584 |
| Median Rent | $1,211 ±$25 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 38.17% ± 2.2pp |
Population and Household Demographics
Fort Bend County is a County in Texas with a population of 658,331. There are 206,188 households in the county with an average household size of 3.17 persons. 21.3% of households in Fort Bend County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Fort Bend County
The median gross income for households in Fort Bend County is $89,152 a year, or $7,429 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,211 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Fort Bend County, a household making less than $4,037 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 38.17% of households who rent are overburdened in Fort Bend County.1
Fair Market Rents in Fort Bend County
Fair Market Rents, often abbreviated as FMR, can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Notably, Fair Market Rents are used to establish the payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, maximum rents in HOME financed rental projects and initial rents for Section 8 project based assistance.
2019 Fair Market Rents
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $812 | $907 | $1,104 | $1,509 | $1,897 |
Cities In Fort Bend County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Listings | Served By |
|---|---|---|
| Katy | 7 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Katy is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Rosenberg | 5 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Rosenberg is the Rosenberg Housing Authority. |
| Richmond | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Richmond is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Missouri City | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Missouri City is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Meadows Place | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Meadows Place is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Stafford | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Stafford is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Needville | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Needville is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Sugar Land | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sugar Land is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Arcola | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Arcola is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Beasley | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Beasley is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Cinco Ranch | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cinco Ranch is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Cumings | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cumings is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Fairchilds | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fairchilds is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Fifth Street | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fifth Street is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Four Corners | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Four Corners is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Fresno | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fresno is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Fulshear | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fulshear is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Greatwood | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Greatwood is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Houston | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Houston is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Kendleton | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Kendleton is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Mission Bend | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mission Bend is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| New Territory | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves New Territory is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Orchard | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Orchard is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Pecan Grove | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Pecan Grove is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Pleak | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Pleak is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Sienna Plantation | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sienna Plantation is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Simonton | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Simonton is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Thompsons | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Thompsons is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Weston Lakes | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Weston Lakes is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
