Harry S. Truman PB Section 8 El Paso, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Harry S. Truman is a Project-Based Section 8 community in El Paso, TX with 90 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $314/month on average.
90
total units
89%
occupancy
$314
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 7919 Meraz Ave, El Paso, TX 79907 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,078/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,641/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Harry S. Truman
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 7919 Meraz Ave, 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 (~$314/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jaycom Apartments PB Section 8 | El Paso | 1.1 km |
| J. E Anderson PB Section 8 | El Paso | 1.1 km |
| George W. Baines LIHTCPB Section 8 | El Paso | 1.1 km |
| Cien Palmas LIHTC | El Paso | 1.4 km |
| Good Samaritan Society PB Section 8 | El Paso | 1.4 km |
| Good Samaritan Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | El Paso | 1.4 km |
| Western Carolina Ltd LIHTC | El Paso | 1.4 km |
| Cien Palmas Aka Lilac Gardens PB Section 8 | El Paso | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Harry S. Truman 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 Harry S. Truman?
Residents report average rents near $314/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 Harry S. Truman?
Contact the management office at 7919 Meraz Ave 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.