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Independance Heights Apartments

Name: Independance Heights Apartments
Address: 302 Crosstimbers St, Houston, TX, 77022, US
Telephone: 7132600500

302 Crosstimbers St, Houston, TX, 77022

Information verified July 7, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily

About This Property

Independance Heights Apartments is a public housing development in Houston, TX offering 16 units, including 4 accessible units. The property serves residents in Harris County and provides affordable rental housing options.

Waitlist Information

Waitlist managed by Houston Housing Authority

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened June 22, 2026

Closes July 6, 2026

Apply: Multiple

Applicants can select up to three of eight properties, with two reserved for seniors 62+. Preferences may include displaced households, those in substandard conditions, paying over 50% of income toward rent, experiencing homelessness, or living with disabilities. Applications are selected via a random lottery, and 75% of new admissions must be at or below 30% of Area Median Income. Current Housing Choice Voucher participants can cross-list without a lottery.

Last verified June 23, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Opened September 1, 2016

Apply: Online

The waitlist last opened in September 2016, with previous preferences for homeless individuals and transition age youth aging out of foster care. Applications were online only, and 30,000 applicants were placed on the waitlist by random lottery based on preferences.

Last verified February 12, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 7, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

Accessible Units

Fair Market Rent - Harris County, TX

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$1,073
1 Bedroom	$1,135
2 Bedroom	$1,357
3 Bedroom	$1,792
4 Bedroom	$2,303

Income Limits - Harris County, TX

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $16,650
Very Low (50%): $27,750
Low (80%): $44,350

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $19,000
Very Low (50%): $31,700
Low (80%): $50,700

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $35,650
Low (80%): $57,050

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $39,600
Low (80%): $63,350

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $42,800
Low (80%): $68,450

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $45,950
Low (80%): $73,500

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $49,150
Low (80%): $78,600

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $52,300
Low (80%): $83,650

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$16,650	$27,750	$44,350
2 Persons	$19,000	$31,700	$50,700
3 Persons	$21,960	$35,650	$57,050
4 Persons	$26,500	$39,600	$63,350
5 Persons	$31,040	$42,800	$68,450
6 Persons	$35,580	$45,950	$73,500
7 Persons	$40,120	$49,150	$78,600
8 Persons	$44,660	$52,300	$83,650

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Houston, TX?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Harris County, TX is: $1073 (Studio), $1135 (1BR), $1357 (2BR), $1792 (3BR), $2303 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Independance Heights Apartments is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Independance Heights Apartments have?+

Independance Heights Apartments has a total of 16 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Independance Heights Apartments?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Independance Heights Apartments?+

Independance Heights Apartments is a Public Housing property. To apply, you can start by calling 7132600500, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Harris County, TX?+

For a 4-person household in Harris County, TX, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $39,600, Low Income (80% AMI): $63,350. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

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