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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Hidalgo County, Texas
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Hidalgo County, Texas. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing authority
- Weslaco Housing Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,017
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $41,850
- HUD-recorded properties
- 162
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Hidalgo County is administered by Weslaco Housing Authority, (956) 969-1538. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code TX051. It reports 489 Housing Choice Voucher units and 275 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County is in HUD’s McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $64,000).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,300 |
| 2 people | $33,500 |
| 3 people | $37,700 |
| 4 people | $41,850 |
| 5 people | $45,200 |
| 6 people | $48,550 |
| 7 people | $51,900 |
| 8 people | $55,250 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,900 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,500 | $53,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,700 | $60,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,850 | $66,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,200 | $72,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,900 | $83,050 |
| 8 people | $55,250 | $55,250 | $88,400 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
FY2027 Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rents for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $801 | $806 | $1,017 | $1,305 | $1,439 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $801 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $806 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,017 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,305 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,439 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code METRO32580M32580. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Hidalgo County
HUD records 121 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 Jasmine Villas | 501 E Jasmine Ave, McAllen 78501 | HUD-Assisted Property | 64 assisted | (956) 686-4771 |
| Alamo Village Apartments | 504 N 9th St, Alamo 78516 | HUD-Assisted Property | 56 assisted | (800) 466-7722 |
| ARMORY HOUSING PROJECT | 101 Armory Rd, Mercedes 78570 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | (956) 825-7474 |
| Bella Vista | 815 S Shary Blvd, Alton 78573 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (956) 600-7730 |
| Casa De Amigos II | 1100 E Dallas Ave, McAllen 78501 | HUD-Assisted Property | 72 assisted | (956) 687-6202 |
| Casa De Amigos V | 2100 W 6th St, Weslaco 78596 | HUD-Assisted Property | 71 assisted | (956) 968-6423 |
| Casa De Amigos VI | 200 E Helmer St, Pharr 78577 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (956) 783-1145 |
| CASA DE AMIGOS VII (RAD FOR PRAC (Exp APP) | 334 E 5th St, Mercedes 78570 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (956) 514-0208 |
| Donna Village | 301 Silver Ave, Donna 78537 | HUD-Assisted Property | 57 assisted | (956) 464-5786 |
| EDINBURG VILLAGE APTS | 701 S 4th Ave, Edinburg 78539 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (956) 381-5249 |
| El Rosario Homes and La Merced Homes | 118 Encino Ave, Mission 78572 | HUD-Assisted Property | 200 assisted | (956) 585-5051 |
| KINGSWOOD VILLAGE | 502 S 29th Ave, Edinburg 78542 | HUD-Assisted Property | 80 assisted | (956) 287-9444 |
| LA HACIENDA APARTMENTS | 925 N Carlson St, Elsa 78543 | HUD-Assisted Property | 41 assisted | (956) 262-1231 |
| LA VISTA APARTMENTS | 2401 La Vista Ave, McAllen 78501 | HUD-Assisted Property | 48 assisted | (713) 449-0909 |
| LAS PALMAS APTS | 601 E Ebony Ave, McAllen 78501 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (956) 682-0852 |
| LOS LAURELES APTS | 1100 E Santa Rosa St, Edcouch 78538 | HUD-Assisted Property | 23 assisted | (956) 262-1562 |
| MISSION PALMS RETIREMENT HOUSING | 900 N Los Ebanos Rd, Mission 78572 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (956) 585-2036 |
| Mission Village Apts | 320 E Griffin Pkwy, Mission 78572 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (956) 581-3111 |
| PECAN VILLAGE APARTMENTS | 2200 Pecan Blvd, McAllen 78501 | HUD-Assisted Property | 80 assisted | (956) 686-2541 |
| QUEENS VILLAGE | 108 E 8th St, Mercedes 78570 | HUD-Assisted Property | 36 assisted | (956) 565-6010 |
| SAN JUAN VILLAGE | 400 N Iowa Ave, San Juan 78589 | HUD-Assisted Property | 86 assisted | (956) 781-2962 |
| SHERWOOD APTS | 801 Greenbriar Dr, Edinburg 78539 | HUD-Assisted Property | 56 assisted | (956) 383-3868 |
| Silver Spur Apartments | 311 Silver Spur Ln, Palmview 78572 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (956) 598-8538 |
| Sunrise Village | 2106 Silver Ave, Donna 78537 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (956) 464-5921 |
| Valley View Apartments | 602 E Ebony Ave, McAllen 78501 | HUD-Assisted Property | 80 assisted | (956) 687-9021 |
| VILLAS DE ARNALDO RAMIREZ, SR (RAD for PRAC APP) | 1303 Matamoros St, Mission 78572 | HUD-Assisted Property | 59 assisted | (956) 584-2888 |
| Weslaco Hills Apartments | 2101 W Business 83, Weslaco 78596 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (956) 969-8300 |
| Weslaco Village Apts | 1601 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco 78596 | HUD-Assisted Property | 44 assisted | (956) 968-1702 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBORES | 504 N 22nd Ave Apt 35, Edinburg 78541 | Public Housing Development | 119 total | (956) 383-3839 |
| Alta Vista (new) | 303 W 6th St Apt 311, Weslaco 78596 | Public Housing Development | 100 total | (956) 969-1538 |
| Anacua Village | 709 Highland Park Ave, Mission 78572 | Public Housing Development | 99 total | (956) 585-9747 |
| ANACUA/Aldea | 1300 Aldea St, Mission 78572 | Public Housing Development | 38 total | (956) 585-9747 |
| BB/LV/SJ/TAY/QC | 1001 S Vermont Ave, Mercedes 78570 | Public Housing Development | 226 total | (956) 565-3139 |
| Centerpointe | 1010 Ruby Ave, Weslaco 78599 | Public Housing Development | 50 total | (956) 969-1538 |
| CROWN HAVEN | 1010 S Indiana Ave, Mercedes 78570 | Public Housing Development | 4 total | (956) 565-3139 |
| Development 1 | 313 S 8th St, Donna 78537 | Public Housing Development | 105 total | (956) 464-4473 |
| El Jardin | 3000 Basil Dr, Weslaco 78599 | Public Housing Development | 8 total | (956) 969-1538 |
| Jefferson | 1822 W Jefferson St, Weslaco 78599 | Public Housing Development | 1 total | (956) 969-1538 |
| La Posada II | 910 S Sugar Rd, Edinburg 78539 | Public Housing Development | 36 total | (956) 383-3839 |
| LANTANA | 900 S Sugar Rd Apt 57, Edinburg 78539 | Public Housing Development | 150 total | (956) 383-3839 |
| Liberty Village | 4710 S Veterans Blvd Apt 111, Edinburg 78542 | Public Housing Development | 100 total | (956) 383-3839 |
| Los Pinos Estates | 3700 N Robin Ave Apt C, Pharr 78577 | Public Housing Development | 12 total | (956) 787-1822 |
| LOS VECINOS | PO Box 997, Elsa 78543 | Public Housing Development | 119 total | (956) 262-1231 |
| Macario Villarreal Estates | 824 N 8th St, Alamo 78516 | Public Housing Development | 20 total | (956) 787-2352 |
| MEADOW HEIGHTS/Las Milpas Homes | 715 W Park Ave, Pharr 78577 | Public Housing Development | 104 total | (956) 787-1822 |
| Mesa Vista Apartments | 1301 S Salinas St Apt 211, Donna 78537 | Public Housing Development | 76 total | (956) 464-4473 |
| New Centerpoint | 909 Ruby Ave, Weslaco 78599 | Public Housing Development | 36 total | (956) 969-1538 |
| Palm Plaza | 810 N Mayberry Rd Apt 107, Mission 78572 | Public Housing Development | 100 total | (956) 585-9747 |
| Parkview Terrace-MF | 211 W Audrey St Apt 1201, Pharr 78577 | Public Housing Development | 100 total | (956) 787-1822 |
| Peridot | 2102 Peridot St Apt 1, Edinburg 78541 | Public Housing Development | 6 total | (956) 383-3839 |
| Retama Village Phase I | 900 N 26th St Apt 211, McAllen 78501 | Public Housing Development | 128 total | (956) 686-3951 |
| Retama Village Phase II | 2500 Jasmine Ave Apt 101, McAllen 78501 | Public Housing Development | 74 total | (956) 686-3951 |
| Rudy Villarreal Oak Square Apartments | 309 N 9th St, Alamo 78516 | Public Housing Development | 100 total | (956) 787-2352 |
| Scattered Sites | 100 Quebec St, Mission 78572 | Public Housing Development | 52 total | (956) 585-9747 |
| Sevilla | 600 N Airport Dr, Weslaco 78596 | Public Housing Development | 80 total | (956) 969-1538 |
| SF home | 915 N Canna St, Pharr 78577 | Public Housing Development | 1 total | (956) 787-1822 |
| Silver Tri-Plex | 700 Silver Ave, Donna 78537 | Public Housing Development | 3 total | (956) 464-4473 |
| The Towers of Edinburg | 201 N 13th Ave, Edinburg 78541 | Public Housing Development | 100 total | (956) 383-3839 |
| UNNAMED | Edcouch 78538 | Public Housing Development | 34 total | (956) 262-2471 |
| Villa De Tabasco 2 | 945 S Leo Ave Apt 1, La Joya 78560 | Public Housing Development | 50 total | (956) 581-7069 |
| VILLA SANDOVAL-LONGORIA | 1104 Lilia Dr, Weslaco 78599 | Public Housing Development | 55 total | (956) 969-5866 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1616 DOHERTY AVE | 1616 DOHERTY AVE, MISSION 78572 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 2008 PERKINS AVE | 2008 PERKINS AVE, MISSION 78572 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 2828 N CONWAY AVE | 2828 N CONWAY AVE, MISSION 78574 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| 307 GASTEL CIR | 307 GASTEL CIR, EDINBURG 78539 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| 309 DOHERTY AVE | 309 DOHERTY AVE, MISSION 78572 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 312 GASTEL CIR | 312 GASTEL CIR, EDINBURG 78539 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| 400 E ULEX AVE | 400 E ULEX AVE, MCALLEN 78504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| 4608 N D ST | 4608 N D ST, MCALLEN 78504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| 624 N KERALUM AVE | 624 N KERALUM AVE, MISSION 78572 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| 801 W 24TH ST | 801 W 24TH ST, MISSION 78574 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| 803 W 24TH ST | 803 W 24TH ST, MISSION 78574 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| 805 W 24TH ST | 805 W 24TH ST, MISSION 78574 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| 807 W 24TH ST | 807 W 24TH ST, MISSION 78574 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| 905 W 24TH ST | 905 W 24TH ST, MISSION 78574 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 3 assisted | — |
| ACACIA APTS | 424 E ACACIA AVE, HIDALGO 78557 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 10 assisted | — |
| ALAMO VILLAGE | 504 N NINTH ST, ALAMO 78516 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 56 assisted | — |
| ALTA VISTA SENIOR TOWERS | 303 W SIXTH ST, WESLACO 78596 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 100 total | — |
| AMISTAD APTS | 202 W S AVE, DONNA 78537 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 57 assisted | — |
| ANACUITAS MANOR APTS | 1100 ANAQUITAS ST, MERCEDES 78570 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 72 assisted | — |
| ARBOR COVE | 2805 ARBOR COVE DR, DONNA 78537 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 108 assisted | — |
| AVANTI AT EMERALD POINT | NEC OF E. FERN AVE. & N. JACKSON RD., MCALLEN 78501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 65 assisted | — |
| AVANTI AT SIENNA PALMS LEGACY | NEC OF CARDINAL DR. & MILE 6 1/2 W INTERSECTION, WESLACO 78596 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 95 assisted | — |
| AVANTI EAST (AKA SIERRA VISTA) | 1215 OWASSA ROAD, EDINBURG 78542 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 90 assisted | — |
| AVANTI LEGACY AT EMERALD POINT | NWC OF E. FERN AVE. & N. K CENTER ST., MCALLEN 78501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 84 assisted | — |
| AVANTI LEGACY VALOR HEIGHTS | SEC 2ND STREET & BUSINESS 83, MCALLEN 78501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 85 assisted | — |
| AVANTI VALLEY VIEW | NWC S JACKSON RD & E GRANJENO, HIDALGO 78557 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 68 assisted | — |
| AVANTI WEST | NWC OF W ALBERTA RD. AND S. MCCOLL RD., EDINBURG 78539 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 70 assisted | — |
| BLUEBONNET SENIOR VILLAGE | 205 S 12TH ST, ALAMO 78516 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 36 total | — |
| CASA MESSINA | 7756 MILE 16 N, EDCOUCH 78538 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 73 total | — |
| CASA SALDANA | 1225 N FM 491, MERCEDES 78570 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 156 assisted | — |
| CENTERPOINTE HOME OWNERSHIP | 3401 DIAMOND BLVD, WESLACO 78599 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 36 total | — |
| CHAPARRAL HEIGHTS | 901 W 24TH ST, MISSION 78574 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| CHAPARRAL WEST APTS | 1001 W 24TH ST, MISSION 78574 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 12 assisted | — |
| CHAPPARAL HEIGHTS 2 | 903 W 24TH ST, MISSION 78574 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| CIELO LINDO APARTMENTS | 402 HINOJOSA DR, EDCOUCH 78538 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 34 assisted | — |
| DELTA ESTATES | 300 MILE 2 W, EDCOUCH 78538 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 64 total | — |
| DIAMOND G APTS | 913 E STUBBS ST, EDINBURG 78539 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| DIAMOND G APTS II | 404 S 20TH AVE, EDINBURG 78539 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| EDINBURG SENIOR TOWERS | 201 N 13TH AVE, EDINBURG 78541 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 100 assisted | — |
| EDINBURG VILLAGE | 701 S 4TH AVENUE, EDINBURG 78539 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 100 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
Contact the administering housing authority
Named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
Check the income limits
In the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).