How many low income apartments are in Port Isabel, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Port Isabel with approximately 325 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Port Isabel?

Tenant-paid rents in Port Isabel's assisted buildings typically range from about $396 to $472 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Port Isabel?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Port Isabel?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Cameron County: about $866/mo for one-bedroom and $1,047/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Port Isabel, TX

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Port Isabel with roughly 325 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $396 to $472 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.

assisted properties

325

subsidized units

$434

typical rent

10 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Port Isabel

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Port Isabel

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Beacon Bay Townhomes LIHTC	120	—	—
Villa Del Mar Public Housing	80	$472	10 mo
Artisan at Port Isabel LIHTC	73	—	—
Villa Madre PB Section 8	52	$396	—

Section 8 apartments in Port Isabel (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
Villa Madre PB Section 8	52	$396	—

Public housing developments in Port Isabel

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
Villa Del Mar Public Housing	80	$472	10 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Port Isabel

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
Beacon Bay Townhomes LIHTC	120	—	—
Artisan at Port Isabel LIHTC	73	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Cameron County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cameron County: studio $773, 1-BR $866, 2-BR $1,047, 3-BR $1,414, 4-BR $1,479.

Full FMR table for Cameron County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Port Isabel

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.