Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Brownsville, TX
There are 39 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Brownsville with roughly 3,981 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 27 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $289 to $650 per month. Median reported wait: about 14 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Brownsville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Brownsville
Section 8 apartments in Brownsville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundance Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Candlewick Town Homes PB Section 8 | 131 | $419 | — |
| Rockwell Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 125 | $424 | — |
| Casa de Amigos I PB Section 8 | 100 | $313 | — |
| Champion Homes at Canyon Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Lindale Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 66 | $295 | — |
| Los Ebanos Apartments PB Section 8 | 65 | $343 | — |
| El Santander PB Section 8 | 56 | $426 | — |
Public housing developments in Brownsville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Gardens Public Housing | 320 | $547 | 13 mo |
| Tropical Gardens at Boca Chica LIHTCPublic Housing | 58 | $362 | 14 mo |
| Sanchez-vela Public Housing | 30 | $650 | 16 mo |
| Sunset Haven LIHTCPublic Housing | 30 | $289 | 3 mo |
| Tangelo Quarters Public Housing | 18 | $507 | — |
| Tangelo Quarters Phase Ii Public Housing | 5 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Brownsville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Resaca Palms Apts LIHTC | 250 | — | — |
| Villa Del Sol LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Paseo Plaza Apts LIHTC | 184 | — | — |
| Pointsettia Gardens at Boca Chica LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Citrus Gardens LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| Retama Park LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| Rosemont of El Dorado LIHTC | 146 | — | — |
| Huntington at Paseo de La Resaca LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Candlewick Apts LIHTC | 131 | — | — |
| Catalon at Paseo de La Resaca LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| La Villita Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Rancho Del Cielo Phase I LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| Mayorca Villas LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Cunningham Manor Apts LIHTC | 103 | — | — |
| Rancho Del Cielo Phase Ii LIHTC | 87 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Cameron County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cameron County: studio $773, 1-BR $866, 2-BR $1,047, 3-BR $1,414, 4-BR $1,479.
Full FMR table for Cameron County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Brownsville
- 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.
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.