Sun Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 El Paso, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sun Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in El Paso, TX with 330 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $298/month on average.
330
total units
99%
occupancy
$298
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1221 E San Antonio Ave, El Paso, TX 79901 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,419/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,826/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Sun Plaza
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1221 E San Antonio Ave, 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 (~$298/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sun Plaza have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Sun Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $298/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 Sun Plaza?
Contact the management office at 1221 E San Antonio Ave 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.