Retama Village Phase I Public Housing Mcallen, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Retama Village Phase I is a Public Housing community in Mcallen, TX with 64 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $409/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 30 months.
64
total units
97%
occupancy
$409
avg resident rent
30 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 N 26th St Apt 211, Mcallen, TX 78501 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,305/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,229/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 27% |
How to apply at Retama Village Phase I
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 900 N 26th St Apt 211, Mcallen; 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 (~$409/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mcallen
- El Patrimonio Apts LIHTC
- Padre de Vida Apts LIHTC
- Retama Village LIHTC
- Nolana Villas LIHTC
- Las Palomas LIHTC
- Jackson Apartments LIHTC
- Uvalde Villas LIHTC
- Hibiscus Village LIHTC
- Avanti Legacy Valor Heights LIHTC
- Avanti Legacy at Emerald Point LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pecan Village Apartments PB Section 8 | Mcallen | 1.4 km |
| Villas at Beaumont LIHTC | Mcallen | 1.4 km |
| La Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mcallen | 2.4 km |
| Avanti at Emerald Point LIHTC | Mcallen | 2.5 km |
| Taylor Senior Village LIHTC | Mission | 2.8 km |
| Twin Oaks LIHTC | Mission | 3.4 km |
| Valley View Apartments PB Section 8 | Mcallen | 3.4 km |
| Memorial Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mcallen | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mcallen
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Retama Village Phase I 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 Retama Village Phase I?
Residents report average rents near $409/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 Retama Village Phase I?
Contact the management office at 900 N 26th St Apt 211 in Mcallen. 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.