First Homes Public Housing Eldorado, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
First Homes is a Public Housing community in Eldorado, TX with 40 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $394/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 14 months.
40
total units
100%
occupancy
$394
avg resident rent
14 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 106 S Cottonwood St, Eldorado, TX 76936 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,353/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,281/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 48% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 78% |
| One-bedroom share | 70% |
How to apply at First Homes
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 106 S Cottonwood St, Eldorado; 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 (~$394/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Eldorado
- El Dorado Place Apts Ii LIHTC
← All subsidized housing in Eldorado
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does First Homes 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 First Homes?
Residents report average rents near $394/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 First Homes?
Contact the management office at 106 S Cottonwood St in Eldorado. 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.