Los Vecinos Public Housing Elsa, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Los Vecinos is a Public Housing community in Elsa, TX with 119 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $411/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 15 months.
119
total units
92%
occupancy
$411
avg resident rent
15 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 997, Elsa, TX 78543 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,600/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,017/yr |
| People per unit | 3.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 24% |
How to apply at Los Vecinos
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 PO Box 997, Elsa; 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 (~$411/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Elsa
- Maeghan Pointe LIHTC
- La Hacienda PB Section 8
- Elsa Retirement LIHTC
- La Posada Apts LIHTC
- La Posada Ii LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Messina LIHTC | Edcouch | 2 km |
| Cielo Lindo Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Edcouch | 4 km |
| El Paraiso Apts LIHTC | Edcouch | 4 km |
| Delta Estates LIHTC | Edcouch | 4.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Elsa
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Los Vecinos 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 Los Vecinos?
Residents report average rents near $411/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 Los Vecinos?
Contact the management office at PO Box 997 in Elsa. 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.