Development 1 Public Housing Donna, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Development 1 is a Public Housing community in Donna, TX with 105 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $360/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 18 months.
105
total units
96%
occupancy
$360
avg resident rent
18 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 313 S 8th St, Donna, TX 78537 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,357/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,072/yr |
| People per unit | 3.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Development 1
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 313 S 8th St, Donna; 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 (~$360/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Donna
- Arbor Cove LIHTC
- Amistad Apts LIHTC
- Donna Village PB Section 8
- La Sombra Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sunrise Village Apartments PB Section 8
- Oak Haven Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mesa Vista Apartments LIHTCPublic Housing
- Victoria Housing Phase Ii LIHTC
- Silver Tri-plex Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Casa de Amigos V PB Section 8 | Weslaco | 4.3 km |
| Las Brisas Apts LIHTC | Alamo | 4.3 km |
| Jefferson Public Housing | Weslaco | 4.3 km |
| Raintree Apts LIHTC | Alamo | 4.8 km |
| Villa Sandoval-longoria Public Housing | Weslaco | 5.2 km |
| Macario Villarreal Estates Public Housing | Alamo | 5.4 km |
| Alamo Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Alamo | 5.5 km |
| Rudy Villarreal Oak Square Apartments LIHTCPublic Housing | Alamo | 5.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Donna
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Development 1 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 Development 1?
Residents report average rents near $360/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 Development 1?
Contact the management office at 313 S 8th St in Donna. 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.