How many low income apartments are in Alamo, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Alamo with approximately 270 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Alamo?

Tenant-paid rents in Alamo's assisted buildings typically range from about $368 to $788 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Alamo?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Alamo?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Hidalgo County: about $847/mo for one-bedroom and $1,060/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Alamo, TX

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Alamo with roughly 270 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $368 to $788 per month. Median reported wait: about 7 months.

assisted properties

270

subsidized units

$578

typical rent

7 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Alamo

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Alamo

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Sun Meadow LIHTC	76	—	—
Alamo Village LIHTCPB Section 8	56	$368	—
Bluebonnet Senior Village LIHTC	36	—	—
Raintree Apts LIHTC	32	—	—
Las Brisas Apts LIHTC	26	—	—
Rudy Villarreal Oak Square Apartments LIHTCPublic Housing	24	$408	6 mo
Macario Villarreal Estates Public Housing	20	$788	8 mo

Section 8 apartments in Alamo (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Alamo Village LIHTCPB Section 8	56	$368	—

Public housing developments in Alamo

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Rudy Villarreal Oak Square Apartments LIHTCPublic Housing	24	$408	6 mo
Macario Villarreal Estates Public Housing	20	$788	8 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Alamo

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Sun Meadow LIHTC	76	—	—
Bluebonnet Senior Village LIHTC	36	—	—
Raintree Apts LIHTC	32	—	—
Las Brisas Apts LIHTC	26	—	—
Rudy Villarreal Oak Square Apartments LIHTCPublic Housing	24	$408	6 mo

Voucher rent limits: Hidalgo County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hidalgo County: studio $842, 1-BR $847, 2-BR $1,060, 3-BR $1,376, 4-BR $1,522.

Full FMR table for Hidalgo County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Alamo

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.