How many low income apartments are in La Feria, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in La Feria with approximately 186 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in La Feria?

Most assisted households in La Feria pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in La Feria?

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 La Feria?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Cameron County: about $866/mo for one-bedroom and $1,047/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in La Feria, TX

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in La Feria with roughly 186 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

assisted properties

186

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typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in La Feria

Complete directory of subsidized housing in La Feria

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Sunflower Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Sunrise Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8	70	—	—
Las Palmas Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—

Section 8 apartments in La Feria (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
Sunflower Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Sunrise Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8	70	—	—
Las Palmas Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—

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 La Feria

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.