Smithville Housing Authority
100 Ken Blaschke Dr, Smithville, TX, 78957 · ~134 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Smithville, TX (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Bastrop County
Who this agency serves
Smithville Housing Authority served 124 households across 134 units (93% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.0 people, an average annual income of $20,470, and pays an average of $475 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 124 of 134 units
- Avg. household income
- $20,470
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $475
- Avg. household size
- 2.0 people
- Households with children
- 35%
- Head of household 62+
- 42%
- Head of household with a disability
- 32%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 13 months
Unit mix: 49% 1-bedroom, 25% 2-bedroom, 26% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 1 development with an average score of 96 (High Performer).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEYVIEW VILLA | Smithville | 96 High Performer | UPCS | Jun 2022 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Income-restricted housing in Smithville, TX
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
- Elderly
BASTROP OAK GROVE
1910 WILSON STREET, BASTROP, TX, 7860248 income-restricted units12 1BR, 36 2BRBuilt 20199% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049 - Elderly
PRESERVE AT HUNTERS CROSSING
210 HUNTERS CROSSING BLVD., BASTROP, TX, 78602140 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20199% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049 - Elderly
RIVERWOOD COMMONS
440 OLD AUSTIN HWY, BASTROP, TX, 7860236 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2013Compliance through ~2043 SETTLEMENT ESTATES SENIOR HOUSING
149 SETTLEMENT DR, BASTROP, TX, 7860270 income-restricted units32 1BR, 38 2BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029WILLOWS APTS
324 WEBB ST, SMITHVILLE, TX, 7895732 income-restricted units16 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 19969% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Smithville Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.