Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Pearsall, TX
There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Pearsall with roughly 289 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $314 to $424 per month. Median reported wait: about 7 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Pearsall
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Public Housing | 80 | $424 | 7 mo |
| Westview Ranch LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Frio Apartments PB Section 8 | 63 | $314 | — |
| Athol Apts LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Pearsall Manor Senior Citizens Housing LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Pearsall (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frio Apartments PB Section 8 | 63 | $314 | — |
Public housing developments in Pearsall
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Public Housing | 80 | $424 | 7 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Pearsall
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview Ranch LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Athol Apts LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Pearsall Manor Senior Citizens Housing LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Frio County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Frio County: studio $846, 1-BR $870, 2-BR $1,088, 3-BR $1,416, 4-BR $1,601.
Full FMR table for Frio County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Pearsall
- 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
- Dilley, TX
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- Fort Worth, TX
- El Paso, TX
- Arlington, TX
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Beaumont, TX
- Brownsville, TX
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.