Los Fresnos, TX Low Income Housing

Los Fresnos, TX Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Los Fresnos, TX

How do I qualify for low income housing in Los Fresnos, TX?
To qualify for low income housing in Texas, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Los Fresnos, TX

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Los Fresnos, TX, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Los Fresnos, TX. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Los Fresnos, Texas - Cameron County

Studio Apartments $702
One Bedroom Apartments $893
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,156
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,304

List of Low Income Housing in or near Los Fresnos, TX

Cameron County Housing Authority - Brownsville

65 Castellano Circle
Brownsville, TX - 78526
(956) 541-4983
Cameron County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Cameron County
Listing Location: 8.33 miles from Los Fresnos


Candlewick Town Homes - Brownsville

1155 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX - 78521
214 265-7227
Candlewick Town Homes is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Candlewick Town Homes for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cameron County
Listing Location: 8.90 miles from Los Fresnos

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Los Ebanos Apartments - Brownsville

2133 Barnard Rd
Brownsville, TX - 78520
512-646-6700
Los Ebanos Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Los Ebanos Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cameron County
Listing Location: 9.61 miles from Los Fresnos

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Casa Del Mar Apartments - Brownsville

2575 Russell Dr
Brownsville, TX - 78520
956-550-8400
Casa Del Mar Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Casa Del Mar Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cameron County
Listing Location: 9.61 miles from Los Fresnos

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Casa De Amigos I - Brownsville

455 El Paso Rd
Brownsville, TX - 78520
956-544-1803
Casa De Amigos I is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Casa De Amigos I for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cameron County
Listing Location: 9.66 miles from Los Fresnos

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Rockwell Manor - Brownsville

2735 Rockwell Cir
Brownsville, TX - 78521
214 265-7227
Rockwell Manor is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Rockwell Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cameron County
Listing Location: 9.78 miles from Los Fresnos

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lindale Village Apartments - Brownsville

24 Lindale Dr
Brownsville, TX - 78521
512 255-7122
Lindale Village Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lindale Village Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cameron County
Listing Location: 9.88 miles from Los Fresnos

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Villa San Benito - San Benito

870 S Mccullough St
San Benito, TX - 78586
361-537-6096
Villa San Benito is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Villa San Benito for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cameron County
Listing Location: 9.90 miles from Los Fresnos

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

El Santander - Brownsville

3604 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX - 78521
956-546-5588
El Santander is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact El Santander for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cameron County
Listing Location: 10.61 miles from Los Fresnos

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Combes Street Village - San Benito

1554 Combes St
San Benito, TX - 78586
512 255-7122
Combes Street Village is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Combes Street Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cameron County
Listing Location: 11.50 miles from Los Fresnos

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Los Fresnos, TX

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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