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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Nueces County, Texas
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Nueces 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
- Robstown Housing Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,421
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $41,850
- HUD-recorded properties
- 66
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Nueces County is administered by Robstown Housing Authority, (361) 387-4525. 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 TX163. It reports 260 Housing Choice Voucher units and 259 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Nueces County
Nueces County is in HUD’s Corpus Christi, TX HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $83,700).
| 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 Corpus Christi, TX HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,066 | $1,176 | $1,421 | $1,855 | $2,087 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,066 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,176 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,421 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,855 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,087 / 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 METRO18580M18580. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Nueces County
HUD records 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1602 SOUTH STAPLES HOUSING, INC. | 1602 S Staples St, Corpus Christi 78404 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (361) 883-8461 |
| 911 GLENOAK APTS | 711 Glenoak Dr, Corpus Christi 78418 | HUD-Assisted Property | 68 assisted | (361) 937-4051 |
| AMERICAN GI FORUM II | 1801 Bosquez St, Robstown 78380 | HUD-Assisted Property | 70 assisted | (361) 387-5631 |
| ARROWSMITH APARTMENTS | 5701 Williams Dr, Corpus Christi 78412 | HUD-Assisted Property | 70 assisted | (361) 991-0222 |
| BRIARWOOD APARTMENTS | 1701 Thames Dr, Corpus Christi 78412 | HUD-Assisted Property | 140 assisted | (361) 991-8081 |
| Casa De Manana | 4702 Old Brownsville Rd, Corpus Christi 78405 | HUD-Assisted Property | 99 assisted | (361) 888-4091 |
| CASTLE MANOR APARTMENTS | 655 Castle Park Dr, Corpus Christi 78418 | HUD-Assisted Property | 62 assisted | (361) 937-6421 |
| Coastal Haven | 4710 Middlecoff Rd, Corpus Christi 78413 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (361) 852-0161 |
| Elliott Grant Homes | 901 N Alameda St, Corpus Christi 78401 | HUD-Assisted Property | 51 assisted | (361) 884-3828 |
| FIGUEROA SQUARE APARTMENTS | 303 W Avenue J, Robstown 78380 | HUD-Assisted Property | 6 assisted | (361) 387-4525 |
| FishPond at Corpus Christi | 902 Buford St, Corpus Christi 78404 | HUD-Assisted Property | 64 assisted | (512) 970-3889 |
| GULFWAY MANOR APARTMENTS | 1702 Treyway Cir, Corpus Christi 78412 | HUD-Assisted Property | 151 assisted | (361) 991-0093 |
| Hampton Port | 6130 Wooldridge Rd, Corpus Christi 78414 | HUD-Assisted Property | 110 assisted | (361) 993-2596 |
| Henry Harbour | 2421 Cimarron Blvd, Corpus Christi 78414 | HUD-Assisted Property | 24 assisted | (800) 466-7722 |
| Laguna Apartments | 1318 Waldron Rd, Corpus Christi 78418 | HUD-Assisted Property | 47 assisted | (361) 937-2971 |
| LANTANA SQUARE APTS | 5802 Academy Dr, Corpus Christi 78407 | HUD-Assisted Property | 44 assisted | (361) 289-5455 |
| Lexington Manor | 3126 Ray Ellison Dr Unit B, Corpus Christi 78415 | HUD-Assisted Property | 52 assisted | (361) 852-1962 |
| Lexington Manor Apartments | 5201 Kostoryz Rd, Corpus Christi 78415 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (361) 852-1962 |
| LULAC HACIENDA APARTMENTS | 2625 Greenwood Dr, Corpus Christi 78405 | HUD-Assisted Property | 60 assisted | (361) 882-1088 |
| LULAC VILLAGE PARK | 1417 Horne Rd, Corpus Christi 78416 | HUD-Assisted Property | 152 assisted | (361) 853-2569 |
| LULAC WEST PARK APTS | 10702 Ih 37, Corpus Christi 78410 | HUD-Assisted Property | 124 assisted | (361) 241-7421 |
| Oso Bay Apartments | 7502 McArdle Rd, Corpus Christi 78412 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (361) 991-9043 |
| Palacio Residencial & El Paraiso Apts. (HAP) | 1757 Gollihar Rd, Corpus Christi 78416 | HUD-Assisted Property | 94 assisted | (361) 855-1494 |
| RILEY GARDENS | 5834 Riley Dr, Corpus Christi 78412 | HUD-Assisted Property | 3 assisted | (361) 883-8461 |
| River View at Calallen | 11930 Leopard St, Corpus Christi 78410 | HUD-Assisted Property | 9 assisted | (361) 230-9167 |
| Samuel Place | 4315 Carroll Ln, Corpus Christi 78411 | HUD-Assisted Property | 60 assisted | (361) 851-8031 |
| The Palms at Leopard | 2725 Leopard St, Corpus Christi 78408 | HUD-Assisted Property | 120 assisted | (361) 883-1604 |
| Woodland Creek | 11641 Leopard St, Corpus Christi 78410 | HUD-Assisted Property | 94 assisted | (361) 241-3530 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA POSADA/Johnny Calderon | 101 Curtis Pl, Robstown 78380 | Public Housing Development | 259 total | (361) 387-4525 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN GI FORUM VILLAGES PHASES I & II | 800 MAINER RD, ROBSTOWN 78380 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 76 assisted | — |
| ARROWSMITH APTS | 5701 WILLIAMS DR, CORPUS CHRISTI 78412 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 70 assisted | — |
| AVANTI AT GREENWOOD | 6102 GREENWOOD DR, CORPUS CHRISTI 78417 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 73 assisted | — |
| AVANTI AT SOUTH BLUFF | 509 S CARANCAHUA ST, CORPUS CHRISTI 78401 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 42 assisted | — |
| AVANTI LEGACY BAYSIDE | 5300 BLOCK OF LIPES BLVD, CORPUS CHRISTI 78413 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 55 assisted | — |
| BISHOP COURTS | 978 HWY 77, BISHOP 78343 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| BUENA VIDA APTS | 4650 OLD BROWNSVILLE RD, CORPUS CHRISTI 78405 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 100 assisted | — |
| CALALLEN APARTMENTS | 14838 NORTHWEST BLVD., CORPUS CHRISTI 78410 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 82 assisted | — |
| CASTLE MANOR APTS | 655 CASTLE PARK DR, CORPUS CHRISTI 78418 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 62 assisted | — |
| CIMMARON ESTATES APTS | 2802 CIMARRON BLVD, CORPUS CHRISTI 78414 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 180 assisted | — |
| CORBAN TOWNHOMES | 1455 CORBAN DR, CORPUS CHRISTI 78415 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 128 assisted | — |
| FIGUEROA APTS | 998 RUBEN CHAVEZ RD, ROBSTOWN 78380 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 44 assisted | — |
| FISH POND AT CORPUS CHRISTI | 1006 SIXTH STREET, CORPUS CHRISTI 78404 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 112 assisted | — |
| GLENOAK APARTMENTS | 711 GLENOAK DRIVE, CORPUS CHRISTI 78418 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 68 assisted | — |
| GULFWAY MANOR APTS | 1750 TREYWAY CIR, CORPUS CHRISTI 78412 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 151 assisted | — |
| HAMPTON PORT APTS | 6130 WOOLDRIDGE RD, CORPUS CHRISTI 78414 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 110 assisted | — |
| HOLLY PARK APTS | 3338 HOLLY RD, CORPUS CHRISTI 78415 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 172 assisted | — |
| LEXINGTON MANOR APTS | 3126 RAY ELLISON/5201 KOSTORYZ, CORPUS CHRISTI 78415 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 153 total | — |
| LULAC HACIENDA APTS | 2625 GREENWOOD DR, CORPUS CHRISTI 78405 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| LULAC VILLAGE PARK | 1417 HORNE RD, CORPUS CHRISTI 78416 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 152 assisted | — |
| NAVIGATION POINTE | 909 S NAVIGATION BLVD, CORPUS CHRISTI 78405 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 124 assisted | — |
| OSO BAY | 7502 MCARDLE ROAD, CORPUS CHRISTI 78412 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 104 assisted | — |
| PALLADIUM PORT ARANSAS | HIGHWAY 361 AND CHARLIE'S PASTURE SOUTH TRAIL, PORT ARANSAS 78373 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 165 assisted | — |
| PALMS AT LEOPARD | 2725 LEOPARD STREET, CORPUS CHRISTI | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| RANCHO DE LUNA | 500 S HWY 77, ROBSTOWN 78380 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 57 assisted | — |
| RIVER VIEW AT CALALLEN | LEOPARD STREET AT WESTERN DRIVE, CORPUS CHRISTI 78410 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 96 assisted | — |
| RIVERSQUARE APTS | 10342 RIVER RUN BLVD, CORPUS CHRISTI 78410 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 163 assisted | — |
| RIVERSTONE APTS | 3521 AIRLINE ROAD, CORPUS CHRISTI | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 total | — |
| SAMUEL PLACE APARTMENTS | 4315 CARROLL LANE, CORPUS CHRISTI 78411 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| SEA BREEZE SENIOR APTS | 809 DERRY, CORPUS CHRISTI 78408 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 200 assisted | — |
| SIERRA ROYALE | 630 WRIGHT AVENUE, ROBSTOWN 78380 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 68 assisted | — |
| SOUTH POINTE APTS | 5725 CURTIS CLARK DR, CORPUS CHRISTI 78412 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 189 total | — |
| VILLAGE AT HENDERSON | 5409 LIPES BLVD., CORPUS CHRISTI 78413 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 76 assisted | — |
| VILLAGE AT MCARDLE | 5302 MCARDLE ROAD, CORPUS CHRISTI 78411 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 70 assisted | — |
| VILLAS AT COSTA TARRAGONA I | 2240 N PADRE ISLAND DR, CORPUS CHRISTI 78408 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 250 assisted | — |
| VILLAS AT COSTA TARRAGONA II | 2240 N PADRE ISLAND DR, CORPUS CHRISTI 78408 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 96 assisted | — |
| WOODLAND CREEK APTS | 11641 LEOPARD ST, CORPUS CHRISTI 78410 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 94 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).