Queens Village PB Section 8 Mercedes, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Queens Village is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mercedes, TX with 36 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $346/month on average.
36
total units
97%
occupancy
$346
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 108 E 8th St, Mercedes, TX 78570 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,677/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,621/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 44% |
How to apply at Queens Village
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 108 E 8th St, Mercedes; 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 (~$346/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mercedes
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- Casa Saldana LIHTC
- La Herencia Apts LIHTC
- Anacuitas Manor Apts LIHTC
- Casa Amigos Vii §202 Senior
- Armory Housing Project PB Section 8
- Crown Haven Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Centerpointe Public Housing | Weslaco | 5.4 km |
| New Centerpoint Public Housing | Weslaco | 5.4 km |
| Centerpointe Home Ownership LIHTC | Weslaco | 6 km |
| La Estancia Apts LIHTC | Weslaco | 6 km |
| El Jardin Public Housing | Weslaco | 6.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mercedes
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Queens Village 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 Queens Village?
Residents report average rents near $346/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 Queens Village?
Contact the management office at 108 E 8th St in Mercedes. 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.