West Side Housing Public Housing El Campo, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
West Side Housing is a Public Housing community in El Campo, TX with 150 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $429/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 12 months.
150
total units
99%
occupancy
$429
avg resident rent
12 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1502 Able St, El Campo, TX 77437 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,137/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,413/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 53% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 16% |
How to apply at West Side Housing
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 1502 Able St, El Campo; 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 (~$429/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in El Campo
- El Campo Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Prairie Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- El Campo Retirement LIHTC
← All subsidized housing in El Campo
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does West Side Housing 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 West Side Housing?
Residents report average rents near $429/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 West Side Housing?
Contact the management office at 1502 Able St in El Campo. 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.