Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mission, TX
There are 32 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mission with roughly 1,421 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 25 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $300 to $553 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Mission
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mission
Section 8 apartments in Mission (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rosario and La Merced Homes PB Section 8 | 199 | $532 | — |
| Mission Palms Retirement Housing PB Section 8 | 49 | $300 | — |
| Mission Village Apts PB Section 8 | 40 | $389 | — |
Public housing developments in Mission
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Plaza Public Housing | 100 | $300 | 10 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 52 | $553 | 11 mo |
| Anacua/aldea Public Housing | 38 | $440 | 10 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mission
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 de Vida Apts LIHTC | 208 | — | — |
| Pueblo de Paz Apts LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Vida Que Canta Apts LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Taylor Senior Village LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Twin Oaks LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| La Reina Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Chaparral Terrace Subdivision LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Tierra Dorada Subdivision LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Chaparral West Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Regent Apts LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| 624 N Keralum Ave LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 801 W 24th St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 803 W 24th St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 805 W 24th St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 807 W 24th St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
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 Mission
- 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
- Mcallen, TX
- Mercedes, 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.