Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Pharr, TX
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Pharr with roughly 1,081 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $312 to $519 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Pharr
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jardines de La Fuente LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| El Pueblo Dorado LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Valley View Apts LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Mesquite Terrace LIHTC | 106 | — | — |
| Meadow Heights/las Milpas Homes Public Housing | 104 | $519 | 15 mo |
| Las Canteras Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Parkview Terrace LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Sunset Terrace LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Casa de Amigos Vi PB Section 8 | 40 | $312 | — |
| Parkview Terrace-mf Public Housing | 30 | $378 | 6 mo |
| La Condessa LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Los Pinos Estates Public Housing | 12 | $455 | — |
| La Alameda Subdivision LIHTC | 9 | — | — |
| Sf Home Public Housing | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Pharr (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 de Amigos Vi PB Section 8 | 40 | $312 | — |
Public housing developments in Pharr
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Heights/las Milpas Homes Public Housing | 104 | $519 | 15 mo |
| Parkview Terrace-mf Public Housing | 30 | $378 | 6 mo |
| Los Pinos Estates Public Housing | 12 | $455 | — |
| Sf Home Public Housing | 1 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Pharr
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jardines de La Fuente LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| El Pueblo Dorado LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Valley View Apts LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Mesquite Terrace LIHTC | 106 | — | — |
| Las Canteras Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Parkview Terrace LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Sunset Terrace LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| La Condessa LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| La Alameda Subdivision LIHTC | 9 | — | — |
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 Pharr
- 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
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- Edinburg, TX
- Hidalgo, TX
- Mcallen, TX
- Mercedes, TX
- Mission, 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.