Tangelo Quarters Public Housing Brownsville, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Tangelo Quarters is a Public Housing community in Brownsville, TX with 18 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $507/month on average.
18
total units
100%
occupancy
$507
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2225 Roosevelt St Apt 1, Brownsville, TX 78521 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,602/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,896/yr |
| People per unit | 3.3 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 56% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 78% |
How to apply at Tangelo Quarters
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 2225 Roosevelt St Apt 1, 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 (~$507/mo average here).
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- Paseo Plaza Apts LIHTC
- Pointsettia Gardens at Boca Chica LIHTC
- Citrus Gardens LIHTC
- Retama Park LIHTC
- Rosemont of El Dorado LIHTC
- Huntington at Paseo de La Resaca LIHTC
- Sundance Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Santander PB Section 8 | Brownsville | 2.4 km |
| Tropical Gardens at Boca Chica LIHTCPublic Housing | Brownsville | 2.8 km |
| La Villita Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | Brownsville | 3.4 km |
| Rockwell Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brownsville | 3.4 km |
| Cunningham Manor Apts LIHTC | Brownsville | 3.4 km |
| Bowie Garden Apts LIHTC | Brownsville | 3.4 km |
| La Villita Apts Phase I LIHTC | Brownsville | 3.4 km |
| La Villita Ii §811 PRA | Brownsville | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Brownsville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Tangelo Quarters 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 Tangelo Quarters?
Residents report average rents near $507/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 Tangelo Quarters?
Contact the management office at 2225 Roosevelt St Apt 1 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.