The Palms Retirement Center PB Section 8 Harlingen, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Palms Retirement Center is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Harlingen, TX with 63 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $343/month on average.
63
total units
95%
occupancy
$343
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 E Davis St, Harlingen, TX 78550 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,486/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,256/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at The Palms Retirement Center
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 525 E Davis St, Harlingen; 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 (~$343/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Harlingen
- Le Moyne Gardens Public Housing
- Sundance Apts LIHTC
- Rosemont of Highland Gardens LIHTC
- Sunland Country Apartments LIHTC
- Los Vecinos Homes Public Housing
- Bonita Park Public Housing
- Sunquest Apts LIHTC
- Windstar Apts LIHTC
- Robinhood Apartments PB Section 8
- La Hacienda Casitas LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northstar Village Apartments PB Section 8 | Harlingen | 0.8 km |
| Second North Corporation LIHTC | Harlingen | 1.1 km |
| Harrison Manor, Ltd. PB Section 8 | Harlingen | 2.4 km |
| Baxter Lofts LIHTC | Harlingen | 2.4 km |
| Second Adams Corporation LIHTC | Harlingen | 2.4 km |
| La Hacienda Apartments §811 PRA | Harlingen | 4 km |
| Casa de Amigos Iii PB Section 8 | Harlingen | 4.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Harlingen
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Palms Retirement Center 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 The Palms Retirement Center?
Residents report average rents near $343/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 The Palms Retirement Center?
Contact the management office at 525 E Davis St in Harlingen. 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.