Rio Grande Three PB Section 8 El Paso, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rio Grande Three is a Project-Based Section 8 community in El Paso, TX with 153 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $384/month on average.
153
total units
90%
occupancy
$384
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 212 Lisbon St, El Paso, TX 79905 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,246/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,607/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 16% |
How to apply at Rio Grande Three
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 212 Lisbon St, 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 (~$384/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Nido Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | El Paso | 0.8 km |
| Jose Antonio Escajeda Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | El Paso | 0.8 km |
| Cielo Tower Public Housing | El Paso | 0.8 km |
| Dewetter Two Aka Kathy White Apartm PB Section 8 | El Paso | 1.1 km |
| Dewetter Apartments LIHTC | El Paso | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rio Grande Three 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 Rio Grande Three?
Residents report average rents near $384/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 Rio Grande Three?
Contact the management office at 212 Lisbon St 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.