Low Income (LIHTC)Waitlist Open

Residences At Onion Creek

810 E Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX, 78744

Information verified August 21, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily

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About This Property

Residences At Onion Creek is an affordable housing community in Austin, TX, consisting of 222 units. The property is managed to provide housing options in Travis County. Interested individuals can contact the management office for information about availability and residency requirements.

Waitlist Information

Waitlist managed by Austin Housing Authority

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened August 2, 2026

Apply: Online

The one-bedroom public housing waiting list is currently closed. Eligibility requires the head of household to be 18 or older or an emancipated minor, total household income below HUD limits, and at least one eligible citizen or non-citizen. Preferences include elderly, disabled, involuntarily displaced, homeless, families with minor children, and residency in Travis, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell, or Williamson County. This pre-application also covers Project-Based Rental Assistance, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and Rental-Assistance Voucher programs.

Last verified August 3, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for one week in September 2018. When open, 2,000 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery with preferences for elderly, disabled, involuntarily displaced, homeless, families with minor children, residents of Travis, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell, or Williamson County, and current HACA RAD tenants.

Last verified July 31, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated August 20, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

222

Fair Market Rent - Travis 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	$1,519
1 Bedroom	$1,635
2 Bedroom	$1,924
3 Bedroom	$2,470
4 Bedroom	$2,840

Income Limits - Travis County, TX

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

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $20,800
Very Low (50%): $34,650
Low (80%): $55,400

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $23,750
Very Low (50%): $39,600
Low (80%): $63,300

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,700
Very Low (50%): $44,550
Low (80%): $71,200

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $29,650
Very Low (50%): $49,450
Low (80%): $79,100

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $32,050
Very Low (50%): $53,450
Low (80%): $85,450

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $57,400
Low (80%): $91,800

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $61,350
Low (80%): $98,100

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $65,300
Low (80%): $104,450

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$20,800	$34,650	$55,400
2 Persons	$23,750	$39,600	$63,300
3 Persons	$26,700	$44,550	$71,200
4 Persons	$29,650	$49,450	$79,100
5 Persons	$32,050	$53,450	$85,450
6 Persons	$35,580	$57,400	$91,800
7 Persons	$40,120	$61,350	$98,100
8 Persons	$44,660	$65,300	$104,450

Tax Credit Program Details

Year Placed in Service

8888

Low-Income Units

0 / 222

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Travis County, TX is: $1519 (Studio), $1635 (1BR), $1924 (2BR), $2470 (3BR), $2840 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Residences At Onion Creek is typically 30% of household income or less.

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

For a 4-person household in Travis County, TX, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $29,650, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $49,450, Low Income (80% AMI): $79,100. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Who manages Residences At Onion Creek?+

Residences At Onion Creek is managed by . You can reach them at . Visit their website for more information.

Is there a waitlist for Residences At Onion Creek?+

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 Residences At Onion Creek?+

Residences At Onion Creek is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property. To apply, you can start by calling , or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. Contact the property to learn about availability and application requirements. Eligibility is based on income limits set for the area.

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