Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Edinburg, TX
There are 28 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Edinburg with roughly 1,871 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 21 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $295 to $425 per month. Median reported wait: about 16 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Edinburg
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Edinburg
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Palms Apts LIHTC | 250 | — | — |
| Galilean Apts LIHTC | 205 | — | — |
| Lantana Public Housing | 150 | $385 | 16 mo |
| Starlight LIHTC | 141 | — | — |
| La Palmilla LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| The Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Albores Public Housing | 119 | $384 | 13 mo |
| Avanti East LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Edinburg Senior Towers LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Edinburg Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $307 | — |
| Eha Liberty Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Kingswood Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $411 | — |
| Avanti West LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Sherwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 56 | $302 | — |
| La Posada Ii Public Housing | 36 | $295 | 20 mo |
| Liberty Village Public Housing | 25 | $425 | 7 mo |
| The Towers of Edinburg Public Housing | 25 | $301 | 29 mo |
| Peridot Public Housing | 6 | — | — |
| 307 Gastel Cir LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 312 Gastel Cir LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Project 93 04 LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Project 93-01 LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Project 93-02 LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Sunrise Project LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Woodstone Project LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Diamond G Apts LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Diamond G Apts Ii LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Project 93 03 LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Edinburg (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Palmilla LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| The Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Edinburg Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $307 | — |
| Eha Liberty Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Kingswood Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $411 | — |
| Sherwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 56 | $302 | — |
Public housing developments in Edinburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lantana Public Housing | 150 | $385 | 16 mo |
| Albores Public Housing | 119 | $384 | 13 mo |
| La Posada Ii Public Housing | 36 | $295 | 20 mo |
| Liberty Village Public Housing | 25 | $425 | 7 mo |
| The Towers of Edinburg Public Housing | 25 | $301 | 29 mo |
| Peridot Public Housing | 6 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Edinburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Palms Apts LIHTC | 250 | — | — |
| Galilean Apts LIHTC | 205 | — | — |
| Starlight LIHTC | 141 | — | — |
| Avanti East LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Edinburg Senior Towers LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Avanti West LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| 307 Gastel Cir LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 312 Gastel Cir LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Project 93 04 LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Project 93-01 LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Project 93-02 LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Sunrise Project LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Woodstone Project LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Diamond G Apts LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Diamond G Apts Ii LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
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 Edinburg
- 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
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- Alton, TX
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- Hidalgo, TX
- Mcallen, TX
- Mercedes, TX
- Mission, TX
- Pharr, TX
- Weslaco, TX
- Houston, TX
- Dallas, TX
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.