Los Encinos Phase 2 — Income-Restricted Housing in Falfurrias, TX 78355
1211 Macpena St, Falfurrias, TX 78355
34 units · 1–3 BR
- 7 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
How to apply
- Managed by Ha of Falfurrias. USDA does not publish a phone number for this property.
- Find contact info on USDA's Multifamily Housing programs page.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1985
- Bedrooms
- 8 1 bedroom · 14 2 bedrooms · 12 3 bedrooms
- USDA rental assistance
- 32 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
- Accessible units
- 1
- Managed by
- Ha of Falfurrias
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
John F. Kennedy
301 E Forrest St, Falfurrias, TX 78355
0.3 mi away
123 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Falfurrias Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 2 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Los Encinos
1210 S Center St, Falfurrias, TX 78355
0.9 mi away
25 units · 1 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Casa Real II
325 NW 2nd St, Premont, TX 78375
9.4 mi away
32 units · 1–2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 78355
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,010/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,400/yr
- Renters in 78355 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 28%
Income limits (2026)
Brooks County, TX area · median family income $51,700. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,900 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $33,500 | $53,600 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $37,700 | $60,300 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $41,850 | $66,950 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $45,200 | $72,350 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $51,900 | $83,050 |
| 8 | $55,250 | $55,250 | $88,400 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 78355 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $770 | $771 |
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $807 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $1,014 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,310 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,461 |
Wider area = Brooks County, TX. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (78375) to $1,170 (78376).
Census figures for 78355 (2020–2024 average): median rent $712. Median household income $48,828. 46% of homes are rented. 28% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 17% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 78355's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 78355Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Los Encinos Phase 2?
No phone is listed for Los Encinos Phase 2. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Los Encinos Phase 2 Section 8 housing?
Los Encinos Phase 2 is listed as income-restricted housing in Falfurrias, TX 78355 (usda). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Los Encinos Phase 2?
Public records list 34 units at Los Encinos Phase 2 in Falfurrias, TX 78355. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Los Encinos Phase 2?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 78355 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Los Encinos Phase 2?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Los Encinos Phase 2 in Falfurrias, TX 78355. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Falfurrias, TX 78355?
Most income-restricted buildings in Falfurrias, TX 78355 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $29,300, and $41,850 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($46,900 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Falfurrias, TX 78355?
For many programs in Falfurrias, TX 78355, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $29,300 a year for 1 person and $41,850 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $46,900 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Falfurrias, TX 78355?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Falfurrias, TX 78355, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Falfurrias, TX 78355 is $1,010 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Los Encinos Phase 2 take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Los Encinos Phase 2 has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Falfurrias, TX 78355 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Los Encinos Phase 2.
Sources: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.