Evant gains 17 low-income units at Tom Sawyer Place

A HUDHousingNetwork listing dated January 13, 2026 identified one affordable housing complex in Evant: Tom Sawyer Place, with 17 approved low-income housing units. The listing included rent ranges and contact details and noted the housing authorities that serve Coryell County: the Housing Authority of City of Oglesby, the Housing Authority of Copperas Cove, and the Housing Authority of Gatesville.

For a town of fewer than 1,000 residents, an inventory of 17 approved units is meaningful. If Evant had 1,000 residents, that supply would equal roughly 17 units per 1,000 people, or about 1.7 percent of that population. In practice, the ratio is likely higher because Evant’s population is under 1,000, underscoring how a single small complex can move the needle on local availability for lower-income renters.

The local impacts are practical and immediate. Availability and public listing of low-income units makes it easier for residents seeking affordable rentals to find openings and assess price ranges, and it gives social-service providers concrete inventory to factor into assistance plans. For county officials and nonprofit partners, knowing where units are located and which authorities manage them helps coordinate wait lists, referrals, and transportation or wraparound services for residents who may lack local mobility.

There are also market implications for Coryell County. A limited supply concentrated in single complexes increases competition among applicants and can deepen the mismatch between need and availability. That dynamic can push low-income households to seek housing farther from town centers or rely more heavily on nearby city housing authorities. The listing’s identification of the three housing authorities serving the county highlights the regional nature of affordable housing management in rural areas like Evant.

Policy-wise, the entry illustrates two ongoing necessities: transparency in inventory and coordination across jurisdictions. Public postings of rent ranges and contact information reduce information frictions for applicants, while county-level coordination among Oglesby, Copperas Cove, and Gatesville housing authorities can expand effective access to subsidies and placements. For long-term stability, small towns typically need either additional development or stronger regional partnerships to prevent isolated shortages from becoming chronic.

The takeaway? Tom Sawyer Place adds a valuable, if modest, stock of low-income housing for Evant residents. Our two cents? If you or someone you know needs affordable housing, check the posted rent ranges, reach out to the listed housing authorities early, and let county social-service offices know there’s demand so planning can match supply.