How many low income apartments are in Eagle Pass, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 12 subsidized properties in Eagle Pass with approximately 797 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Eagle Pass?

Tenant-paid rents in Eagle Pass's assisted buildings typically range from about $284 to $384 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 Eagle Pass?

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 Eagle Pass?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Maverick County: about $888/mo for one-bedroom and $973/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Eagle Pass, TX

There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Eagle Pass with roughly 797 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $284 to $384 per month. Median reported wait: about 18 months.

assisted properties

797

subsidized units

$334

typical rent

18 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Eagle Pass

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Mabe Terrace/mundo Nuevo/thompson Additi Public Housing	149	$369	17 mo
Los Angeles/barrerra Heights Public Housing	120	$372	19 mo
El Centenario Public Housing	100	$297	33 mo
Rio Grande Apts LIHTC	100	—	—
Legacy Villas LIHTC	64	—	—
Loma de La Cruz Public Housing	64	$284	28 mo
Las Palmas Villas PB Section 8	63	$384	—
Sunset Garden Apts LIHTC	60	—	—
Elia G Santos Public Housing	30	$377	15 mo
Chemita Oyervides Public Housing	25	$327	15 mo
Vista Hermosa Apts LIHTC	20	—	—
587 Jefferson St LIHTC	2	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Eagle Pass (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
Las Palmas Villas PB Section 8	63	$384	—

Public housing developments in Eagle Pass

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
Mabe Terrace/mundo Nuevo/thompson Additi Public Housing	149	$369	17 mo
Los Angeles/barrerra Heights Public Housing	120	$372	19 mo
El Centenario Public Housing	100	$297	33 mo
Loma de La Cruz Public Housing	64	$284	28 mo
Elia G Santos Public Housing	30	$377	15 mo
Chemita Oyervides Public Housing	25	$327	15 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Eagle Pass

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
Rio Grande Apts LIHTC	100	—	—
Legacy Villas LIHTC	64	—	—
Sunset Garden Apts LIHTC	60	—	—
Vista Hermosa Apts LIHTC	20	—	—
587 Jefferson St LIHTC	2	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Maverick County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Maverick County: studio $814, 1-BR $888, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,337, 4-BR $1,499.

Full FMR table for Maverick County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Eagle Pass

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.