Cien Palmas Aka Lilac Gardens PB Section 8 El Paso, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cien Palmas Aka Lilac Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in El Paso, TX with 55 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $412/month on average.
55
total units
87%
occupancy
$412
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 7845 Lilac Way, El Paso, TX 79915 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,286/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,859/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 26% |
How to apply at Cien Palmas Aka Lilac Gardens
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 7845 Lilac Way, El Paso; 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 (~$412/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jaycom Apartments PB Section 8 | El Paso | 0.8 km |
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| Tigua Village Apts LIHTC | El Paso | 1.1 km |
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| Thomas Westfall Memorial Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | El Paso | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cien Palmas Aka Lilac Gardens 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 Cien Palmas Aka Lilac Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $412/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 Cien Palmas Aka Lilac Gardens?
Contact the management office at 7845 Lilac Way in El Paso. 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.