How many low income apartments are in Weslaco, TX?

HUD administrative data tracks 17 subsidized properties in Weslaco with approximately 1,169 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Weslaco?

Tenant-paid rents in Weslaco's assisted buildings typically range from about $275 to $600 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 Weslaco?

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 Weslaco?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Hidalgo County: about $847/mo for one-bedroom and $1,060/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Weslaco, TX

There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Weslaco with roughly 1,169 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $275 to $600 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.

assisted properties

1,169

subsidized units

$438

typical rent

13 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Weslaco

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Primrose Village Apartments LIHTC	242	—	—
Villa Verde Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	132	—	—
Midway Villas LIHTC	120	—	—
Weslaco Apts LIHTC	120	—	—
Avanti at Sienna Palms Legacy LIHTC	114	—	—
Alta Vista Senior Towers LIHTC	100	—	—
Casa de Amigos V PB Section 8	71	$304	—
Villa Sandoval-longoria Public Housing	55	$600	10 mo
Centerpointe Public Housing	50	$526	16 mo
Weslaco Village Apartments PB Section 8	44	$275	—
Sevilla LIHTCPublic Housing	40	$367	13 mo
Centerpointe Home Ownership LIHTC	36	—	—
La Estancia Apts LIHTC	32	—	—
El Jardin Public Housing	8	—	—
New Centerpoint Public Housing	4	—	—
Jefferson Public Housing	1	—	—
Weslaco Hills §811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Weslaco (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 Verde Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	132	—	—
Casa de Amigos V PB Section 8	71	$304	—
Weslaco Village Apartments PB Section 8	44	$275	—

Public housing developments in Weslaco

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 Sandoval-longoria Public Housing	55	$600	10 mo
Centerpointe Public Housing	50	$526	16 mo
Sevilla LIHTCPublic Housing	40	$367	13 mo
El Jardin Public Housing	8	—	—
New Centerpoint Public Housing	4	—	—
Jefferson Public Housing	1	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Weslaco

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
Primrose Village Apartments LIHTC	242	—	—
Midway Villas LIHTC	120	—	—
Weslaco Apts LIHTC	120	—	—
Avanti at Sienna Palms Legacy LIHTC	114	—	—
Alta Vista Senior Towers LIHTC	100	—	—
Sevilla LIHTCPublic Housing	40	$367	13 mo
Centerpointe Home Ownership LIHTC	36	—	—
La Estancia Apts LIHTC	32	—	—

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 Weslaco

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.