Tropical Gardens at Boca Chica LIHTCPublic Housing Brownsville, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Tropical Gardens at Boca Chica is a Public Housing community in Brownsville, TX with 58 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $362/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 14 months.
58
total units
91%
occupancy
$362
avg resident rent
14 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 250 Ash St, Brownsville, TX 78521 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,132/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,681/yr |
| People per unit | 3 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 19% |
How to apply at Tropical Gardens at Boca Chica
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 250 Ash St, 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 (~$362/mo average here).
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- Huntington at Paseo de La Resaca LIHTC
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lindale Village Apartments PB Section 8 | Brownsville | 1.1 km |
| La Villita Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | Brownsville | 1.4 km |
| Rockwell Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brownsville | 1.4 km |
| Cunningham Manor Apts LIHTC | Brownsville | 1.4 km |
| La Villita Apts Phase I LIHTC | Brownsville | 1.4 km |
| La Villita Ii §811 PRA | Brownsville | 1.4 km |
| Brownsville Lofts LIHTC | Brownsville | 2 km |
| Candlewick Apts LIHTC | Brownsville | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Brownsville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Tropical Gardens at Boca Chica have?
Public Housing; 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 Tropical Gardens at Boca Chica?
Residents report average rents near $362/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 Tropical Gardens at Boca Chica?
Contact the management office at 250 Ash St 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.