How many low income apartments are in Rio Grande City, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Rio Grande City with approximately 202 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Rio Grande City?

Tenant-paid rents in Rio Grande City's assisted buildings typically range from about $302 to $348 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 Rio Grande City?

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 Rio Grande City?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Starr County: about $742/mo for one-bedroom and $973/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rio Grande City, TX

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rio Grande City with roughly 202 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $302 to $348 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.

assisted properties

202

subsidized units

$325

typical rent

15 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Rio Grande City

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rio Grande City

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
La Esperanza Del Rio LIHTC	60	—	—
Nixon Apts Public Housing	44	$302	10 mo
Villa Vallarta LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Charco Blanco Public Housing	34	$348	19 mo
Villa de Escandon Apts LIHTC	24	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Rio Grande City (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 Vallarta LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—

Public housing developments in Rio Grande City

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
Nixon Apts Public Housing	44	$302	10 mo
Charco Blanco Public Housing	34	$348	19 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Rio Grande City

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
La Esperanza Del Rio LIHTC	60	—	—
Villa de Escandon Apts LIHTC	24	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Starr County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Starr County: studio $737, 1-BR $742, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,353, 4-BR $1,490.

Full FMR table for Starr County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Rio Grande City

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.