Sanchez-vela Public Housing Brownsville, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sanchez-vela is a Public Housing community in Brownsville, TX with 30 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $650/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 16 months.
30
total units
100%
occupancy
$650
avg resident rent
16 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 7100 Dahlia Cir, Brownsville, TX 78520 Map → |
| Average household income | $35,919/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,886/yr |
| People per unit | 3.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 33% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 60% |
How to apply at Sanchez-vela
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 7100 Dahlia Cir, Brownsville; 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 (~$650/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Del Cielo Phase I LIHTC | Brownsville | 6.8 km |
| Casa de Amigos I PB Section 8 | Brownsville | 6.8 km |
| Rancho Del Cielo Phase Ii LIHTC | Brownsville | 6.8 km |
| Casa Amigos Viii §202 Senior | Brownsville | 7.5 km |
| Sunset Haven LIHTCPublic Housing | Brownsville | 7.5 km |
| Vista Monterrey §811 PRA | Brownsville | 7.6 km |
| Brownsville Lofts LIHTC | Brownsville | 8.1 km |
| Los Ebanos Apartments PB Section 8 | Brownsville | 8.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Brownsville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sanchez-vela 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 Sanchez-vela?
Residents report average rents near $650/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 Sanchez-vela?
Contact the management office at 7100 Dahlia Cir in Brownsville. 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.