Gateway East LIHTCPB Section 8 El Paso, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gateway East is a Project-Based Section 8 community in El Paso, TX with 20 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $318/month on average.
20
total units
90%
occupancy
$318
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1222 Giles Rd, El Paso, TX 79915 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,832/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,416/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 33% |
How to apply at Gateway East
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1222 Giles Rd, 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 (~$318/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George W. Baines LIHTCPB Section 8 | El Paso | 1.7 km |
| Sierra Vista Apartments PB Section 8 | El Paso | 2 km |
| Sierra Vista Apts - El Paso LIHTC | El Paso | 2 km |
| Harry S. Truman PB Section 8 | El Paso | 2 km |
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| Thomas Westfall Memorial Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | El Paso | 2 km |
| Cien Palmas LIHTC | El Paso | 2.4 km |
| Good Samaritan Society PB Section 8 | El Paso | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gateway East have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Gateway East?
Residents report average rents near $318/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 Gateway East?
Contact the management office at 1222 Giles Rd 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.