Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mcallen, TX
There are 22 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mcallen with roughly 1,843 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $252 to $549 per month. Median reported wait: about 63 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Mcallen
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mcallen
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Patrimonio Apts LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Padre de Vida Apts LIHTC | 179 | — | — |
| Retama Village LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Nolana Villas LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| Las Palomas LIHTC | 122 | — | — |
| Jackson Apartments LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Uvalde Villas LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Hibiscus Village LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Avanti Legacy Valor Heights LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| Avanti Legacy at Emerald Point LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Pecan Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 80 | $252 | — |
| Valley View Apartments PB Section 8 | 80 | $417 | — |
| Avanti at Emerald Point LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Casa de Amigos Ii PB Section 8 | 72 | $317 | — |
| Memorial Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | $549 | — |
| Retama Village Phase I Public Housing | 64 | $409 | 30 mo |
| Las Palmas Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $276 | — |
| La Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | $328 | — |
| Villas at Beaumont LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Retama Village Phase Ii LIHTCPublic Housing | 25 | $345 | 96 mo |
| 4608 N D St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 400 E Ulex Ave LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Mcallen (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecan Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 80 | $252 | — |
| Valley View Apartments PB Section 8 | 80 | $417 | — |
| Casa de Amigos Ii PB Section 8 | 72 | $317 | — |
| Memorial Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | $549 | — |
| Las Palmas Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $276 | — |
| La Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | $328 | — |
Public housing developments in Mcallen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retama Village Phase I Public Housing | 64 | $409 | 30 mo |
| Retama Village Phase Ii LIHTCPublic Housing | 25 | $345 | 96 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mcallen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Patrimonio Apts LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Padre de Vida Apts LIHTC | 179 | — | — |
| Retama Village LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Nolana Villas LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| Las Palomas LIHTC | 122 | — | — |
| Jackson Apartments LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Uvalde Villas LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Hibiscus Village LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Avanti Legacy Valor Heights LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| Avanti Legacy at Emerald Point LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Avanti at Emerald Point LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Villas at Beaumont LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Retama Village Phase Ii LIHTCPublic Housing | 25 | $345 | 96 mo |
| 4608 N D St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 400 E Ulex Ave 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 Mcallen
- 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
- Alamo, TX
- Alton, TX
- Donna, TX
- Edcouch, TX
- Edinburg, TX
- Hidalgo, 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.