Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Harlingen, TX
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Harlingen with roughly 1,624 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $265 to $429 per month. Median reported wait: about 7 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Harlingen
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Harlingen
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Moyne Gardens Public Housing | 200 | $384 | 8 mo |
| Sundance Apts LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Rosemont of Highland Gardens LIHTC | 174 | — | — |
| Sunland Country Apartments LIHTC | 166 | — | — |
| Los Vecinos Homes Public Housing | 150 | $379 | 7 mo |
| Bonita Park Public Housing | 146 | $429 | 5 mo |
| Sunquest Apts LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Windstar Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Robinhood Apartments PB Section 8 | 69 | $328 | — |
| The Palms Retirement Center PB Section 8 | 63 | $343 | — |
| La Hacienda Casitas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Northstar Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 56 | $271 | — |
| Casa de Amigos Iii PB Section 8 | 55 | $309 | — |
| Harrison Manor, Ltd. PB Section 8 | 50 | $265 | — |
| Baxter Lofts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Second Adams Corporation LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Second North Corporation LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Rangerville Park Subdivision LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Alcott & Alcott LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| La Hacienda Apartments §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Harlingen (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinhood Apartments PB Section 8 | 69 | $328 | — |
| The Palms Retirement Center PB Section 8 | 63 | $343 | — |
| La Hacienda Casitas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Northstar Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 56 | $271 | — |
| Casa de Amigos Iii PB Section 8 | 55 | $309 | — |
| Harrison Manor, Ltd. PB Section 8 | 50 | $265 | — |
Public housing developments in Harlingen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Moyne Gardens Public Housing | 200 | $384 | 8 mo |
| Los Vecinos Homes Public Housing | 150 | $379 | 7 mo |
| Bonita Park Public Housing | 146 | $429 | 5 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Harlingen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundance Apts LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Rosemont of Highland Gardens LIHTC | 174 | — | — |
| Sunland Country Apartments LIHTC | 166 | — | — |
| Sunquest Apts LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Windstar Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Baxter Lofts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Second Adams Corporation LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Second North Corporation LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Rangerville Park Subdivision LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Alcott & Alcott LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
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 Harlingen
- 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.