Apply to Hidalgo County Apartment Waiting Lists
There are 5,521 low-income apartments in Hidalgo County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Hidalgo County, Texas can range from $274 to $975 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 4,721 low-income homes in Hidalgo County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $285 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 2nd, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Hidalgo County, Texas
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Hidalgo County, Texas Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Hidalgo County, Texas
Hidalgo County features 4,721 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Hidalgo County, Texas
There are 5,521 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Hidalgo County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Hidalgo County, Texas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Hidalgo County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Hidalgo County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Hidalgo County, Texas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $879 and $1,075.
2024 Hidalgo County, Texas Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo County, Texas Fair Market Rent | $777 | $781 | $977 | $1,277 | $1,409 |
| Hidalgo County, Texas Payment Standard Range | $699 to $855 | $703 to $859 | $879 to $1,075 | $1,149 to $1,405 | $1,268 to $1,550 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Hidalgo County, TX Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 273 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 10,785 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 4,721 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 31.9% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 3.40 |
| Average Household Size | 3.62 |
| Median Household Income | $34,782 ±$734 |
| Median Rent | $661 ±$9 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 47.59% ± 1.84pp |
| Total Population | 819,217 |
Population and Household Demographics
Hidalgo County is a county in Texas with a population of 819,217. There are 224,021 households in the county with an average household size of 3.62 persons. 31.9% of households in Hidalgo County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Hidalgo County
The median gross income for households in Hidalgo County is $34,782 a year, or $2,899 a month. The median rent for the county is $661 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Hidalgo County, a household making less than $2,203 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 47.59% of households who rent are overburdened in Hidalgo County.
Area Median Income In Hidalgo County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Hidalgo County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $56,300
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Hidalgo County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Hidalgo County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Hidalgo County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,200 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $44,750 | $47,600 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Hidalgo County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$25,250 | $28,850 | $32,450 | $36,050 | $38,950 | $41,850 | $44,750 | $47,600 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Hidalgo County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$40,400 | $46,150 | $51,900 | $57,650 | $62,300 | $66,900 | $71,500 | $76,100 |
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