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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Brownsville, TX

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Cameron County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Brownsville, TX.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Cameron County, TX$60,400Very Low Income (50%)$26,250$30,000$33,750$37,500$40,500
Extremely Low Income (30%)$15,750$20,440$25,820$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $42,000$48,000$54,000$60,000$64,800

Cameron County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Cameron County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Cameron County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Cameron County Housing Authority

65 Castellano Circle
Brownsville, TX - 78526
Cameron County
Website: http://www.cchatx.org/
Phone Number: (956) 541-4983

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Brownsville, TX

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Brownsville, TX. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Brownsville, TX Cameron County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$660Estimated $198.00 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$761Estimated $228.30 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$965Estimated $289.50 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1270Estimated $381.00 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Brownsville, TX

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Mayorca Villas

West Marcelo Blvd At Jose Marti Blvd
Brownsville, TX - 78526
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Candlewick Apartments

1155 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX - 78521
Total Apartment Units: 131

Cunningham Manor Apartments

2835 Rockwell Dr
Brownsville, TX - 78521
Total Apartment Units: 103

Los Ebanos Apartments - Brownsville

2133 Barnard Rd
Brownsville, TX - 78520
Total Apartment Units: 65

Rancho Del Cielo Phase Ii

3375 Mcallen Rd
Brownsville, TX - 78520
Total Apartment Units: 87

Rockwell Manor Apartments

2735 Rockwell Cir
Brownsville, TX - 78521
Total Apartment Units: 126

Sunset Haven

301 Horizon Ln
Brownsville, TX - 78520
Total Apartment Units: 100

Sundance Meadows

Tonys Rd And Dr Hugh Emerson Rd
Brownsville, TX - 78526
Total Apartment Units: 132
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 132
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Catalon At Paseo De La Resaca

Heritage Trail & Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX - 78526
Total Apartment Units: 128
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 128
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Huntington At Paseo De La Resaca

Heritage Trail & Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX - 78526
Total Apartment Units: 132
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 132
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Pointsettia Gardens At Boca Chica

341 Oak Street
Brownsville, TX - 78520
Total Apartment Units: 150
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 150
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Casitas Lantana

3954 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX - 78526
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Trail Village

Nw Of Paseo Plaza Blvd.
Brownsville, TX - 78526
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Paseo Plaza Apartments

2701 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX - 78526
Total Apartment Units: 184
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 184
2 Bedroom apartments 40
3 Bedroom apartments 72
4 Bedroom apartments 72
Years In Service Since: 1997

Valley Resaca Palms Apartments

2800 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX - 78526
Total Apartment Units: 250
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 250
1 Bedroom apartments 200
2 Bedroom apartments 50
Years In Service Since: 1997

Rancho Del Cielo Phase I

3375 Mcallen Rd
Brownsville, TX - 78520
Total Apartment Units: 124
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 124
1 Bedroom apartments 40
2 Bedroom apartments 53
3 Bedroom apartments 31
Years In Service Since: 2001

Rosemont Of El Dorado

185 Robindale Rd
Brownsville, TX - 78521
Total Apartment Units: 146
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 146
Years In Service Since: 2003

La Villita Apartments Phase Ii

529 Old Port Isabel Rd
Brownsville, TX - 78521
Total Apartment Units: 128
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 128
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 64
3 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 2005

Villa Del Sol

700 E St Charles St
Brownsville, TX - 78520
Total Apartment Units: 200
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 200
1 Bedroom apartments 71
2 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Tropical Gardens At Boca Chica

250 Ash St
Brownsville, TX - 78521
Total Apartment Units: 158
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 158
1 Bedroom apartments 35
2 Bedroom apartments 68
3 Bedroom apartments 55
Years In Service Since: 2006

La Villita Apartments Phase I

529 Old Port Isabel Rd
Brownsville, TX - 78521
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2006

Bowie Garden Apartments

4650 Bowie Rd
Brownsville, TX - 78521
Total Apartment Units: 86
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 86
Years In Service Since: 2011

Citrus Gardens

2100 Grapefruit St
Brownsville, TX - 78521
Total Apartment Units: 148
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 148
Years In Service Since: 2012

Champion Homes At Canyon Creek

1701 Canyon Cir
Brownsville, TX - 78521
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 49
3 Bedroom apartments 35
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Bella Terra

3320 Galeno Crossing
Brownsville, TX - 78526
Total Apartment Units: 80
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Retama Park

151 Clara Bennett Dr
Brownsville, TX - 78575
Total Apartment Units: 148
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Brownsville, TX

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Cameron County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Candlewick Town Homes

1155 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX - 78521
Phone: 956-546-0822
Total Apartment Units: 132
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Vista Monterrey

650 Jose Marti Blvd
Brownsville, TX - 78526
Phone: 956-621-4400
Total Apartment Units: 110
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Citrus Gardens

2100 Grapefruit Street
Brownsville, TX - 78521
Phone: 956-540-0421
Total Apartment Units: 138
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

La Villita Apartments Phase 2

529 Old Port Isabel Road
Brownsville, TX - 78520
Phone: 956-546-1005
Total Apartment Units: 72
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Vista Monterrey

650 Jose Marti Blvd
Brownsville, TX - 78526
Phone: 956-621-4400
Total Apartment Units: 110
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Rockwell Manor

2735 Rockwell Cir
Brownsville, TX - 78521
Phone: 956-548-1189
Total Apartment Units: 125
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Los Ebanos Apts

2133 Barnard Rd
Brownsville, TX - 78520
Phone: 956-541-7299
Total Apartment Units: 65
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Lindale Village Apts

24 Lindale Dr
Brownsville, TX - 78521
Phone: 956 542-1672
Total Apartment Units: 66
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

El Santander

3604 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX - 78521
Phone: 956-546-5588
Total Apartment Units: 56
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Casa Del Mar Apartments

2575 Russell Dr
Brownsville, TX - 78520
Phone: 956-550-8400
Total Apartment Units: 57
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Casa De Amigos I

455 El Paso Rd
Brownsville, TX - 78520
Phone: 956 544-1803
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in TX?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.