El Santander PB Section 8 Brownsville, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
El Santander is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brownsville, TX with 56 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $426/month on average.
56
total units
89%
occupancy
$426
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3604 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,784/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,493/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 16% |
How to apply at El Santander
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 3604 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville; 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 (~$426/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Brownsville
- Leon Gardens Public Housing
- Valley Resaca Palms Apts LIHTC
- Villa Del Sol LIHTC
- Paseo Plaza Apts LIHTC
- Pointsettia Gardens at Boca Chica LIHTC
- Citrus Gardens LIHTC
- Retama Park LIHTC
- Rosemont of El Dorado LIHTC
- Huntington at Paseo de La Resaca LIHTC
- Sundance Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowie Garden Apts LIHTC | Brownsville | 1.7 km |
| La Villita Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | Brownsville | 2 km |
| Rockwell Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brownsville | 2 km |
| Cunningham Manor Apts LIHTC | Brownsville | 2 km |
| La Villita Apts Phase I LIHTC | Brownsville | 2 km |
| La Villita Ii §811 PRA | Brownsville | 2 km |
| Tangelo Quarters Public Housing | Brownsville | 2.4 km |
| Tangelo Quarters Phase Ii Public Housing | Brownsville | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Brownsville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does El Santander 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 El Santander?
Residents report average rents near $426/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 El Santander?
Contact the management office at 3604 Boca Chica Blvd in Brownsville. 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.