Bb/lv/sj/tay/qc Public Housing Mercedes, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bb/lv/sj/tay/qc is a Public Housing community in Mercedes, TX with 226 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $374/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 31 months.
226
total units
98%
occupancy
$374
avg resident rent
31 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 S Vermont Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,389/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,223/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 51% |
How to apply at Bb/lv/sj/tay/qc
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1001 S Vermont Ave, 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 (~$374/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mercedes
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- La Herencia Apts LIHTC
- Anacuitas Manor Apts LIHTC
- Casa Amigos Vii §202 Senior
- Queens Village PB Section 8
- Armory Housing Project PB Section 8
- Crown Haven Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Centerpointe Public Housing | Weslaco | 4.2 km |
| New Centerpoint Public Housing | Weslaco | 4.2 km |
| Centerpointe Home Ownership LIHTC | Weslaco | 4.7 km |
| La Estancia Apts LIHTC | Weslaco | 4.7 km |
| Weslaco Hills §811 PRA | Weslaco | 4.8 km |
| Weslaco Village Apartments PB Section 8 | Weslaco | 5 km |
| Primrose Village Apartments LIHTC | Weslaco | 5.2 km |
| Midway Villas LIHTC | Weslaco | 5.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mercedes
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bb/lv/sj/tay/qc have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Bb/lv/sj/tay/qc?
Residents report average rents near $374/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 Bb/lv/sj/tay/qc?
Contact the management office at 1001 S Vermont Ave 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.