Armory Housing Project PB Section 8 Mercedes, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Armory Housing Project is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mercedes, TX with 20 units reporting 80% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $202/month on average.
20
total units
80%
occupancy
$202
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 Armory Rd, Mercedes, TX 78570 Map → |
| Average household income | $8,593/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,182/yr |
| People per unit | 3.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Armory Housing Project
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 101 Armory Rd, Mercedes; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$202/mo average here).
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- Casa Saldana LIHTC
- La Herencia Apts LIHTC
- Anacuitas Manor Apts LIHTC
- Casa Amigos Vii §202 Senior
- Queens Village PB Section 8
- Crown Haven Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Centerpointe Public Housing | Weslaco | 2.8 km |
| New Centerpoint Public Housing | Weslaco | 2.8 km |
| Centerpointe Home Ownership LIHTC | Weslaco | 3.5 km |
| La Estancia Apts LIHTC | Weslaco | 3.5 km |
| El Jardin Public Housing | Weslaco | 4 km |
| Weslaco Hills §811 PRA | Weslaco | 4.2 km |
| Sevilla LIHTCPublic Housing | Weslaco | 4.3 km |
| Weslaco Village Apartments PB Section 8 | Weslaco | 5.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mercedes
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Armory Housing Project have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Armory Housing Project?
Residents report average rents near $202/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Armory Housing Project?
Contact the management office at 101 Armory Rd in Mercedes. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.