Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Laredo, TX
There are 27 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Laredo with roughly 2,572 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $296 to $504 per month. Median reported wait: about 26 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Laredo
Section 8 apartments in Laredo (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Verde Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Villa San Luis PB Section 8 | 100 | $325 | — |
| Cherry Hills Apartments PB Section 8 | 88 | $397 | — |
| Tanis Valdez Village PB Section 8 | 72 | $298 | — |
| 200 Zaragoza Avenue Fka El Azteca PB Section 8 | 50 | $315 | — |
| Lulac Haven PB Section 8 | 48 | $333 | — |
| Fr. Ed Kircher PB Section 8 | 40 | $336 | — |
| Laredo Manor PB Section 8 | 20 | $418 | — |
Public housing developments in Laredo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonia Guadalupe Public Housing | 271 | $387 | 23 mo |
| Springfield Acres Public Housing | 226 | $458 | 28 mo |
| Meadow Housing Phase Ii Public Housing | 134 | $504 | 37 mo |
| Laredo Senior Citizens Public Housing | 100 | $296 | 23 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Laredo
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 Ranch LIHTC | 226 | — | — |
| Hamilton LIHTC | 165 | — | — |
| Clark's Crossing Apts LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Laredo Vista I LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| River Bank Village LIHTC | 152 | — | — |
| La Terraza at Lomas Del Sur LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Rosemont at Laredo Vista Phase Ii LIHTC | 115 | — | — |
| Gallagher Gardens Apts/ Border Housing Initiative Funds LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| El Azteca Housing Development LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Rosemont at Laredo Vista Phase I LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Boston Apts LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| Laurel Apts LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 112-114-116 Galveston LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Carlos Cabello Apts LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Montgomery Apts LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Webb County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Webb County: studio $956, 1-BR $962, 2-BR $1,161, 3-BR $1,499, 4-BR $1,551.
Full FMR table for Webb County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Laredo
- 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.