Villa Verde Estates — Income-Restricted Housing in Weslaco, TX 78596
2601 S. Border Ave., Weslaco, TX 78596
132 units · 112 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 46 1 bedroom · 66 2 bedrooms · 20 3 bedrooms
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Rents and income limits in 78596
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,020/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,800/yr
- Renters in 78596 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 51%
Income limits (2026)
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area · median family income $64,000. 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 | 78596 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $801 |
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $806 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,020 | $1,017 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,305 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,439 |
Wider area = McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 6 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (78537) to $1,080 (78592).
Census figures for 78596 (2020–2024 average): median rent $936. Median household income $58,411. 36% of homes are rented. 51% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 31% 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 78596's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 78596Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Villa Verde Estates?
No phone is listed for Villa Verde Estates. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Villa Verde Estates Section 8 housing?
Villa Verde Estates is listed as income-restricted housing in Weslaco, TX 78596 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Villa Verde Estates?
Public records list 132 units at Villa Verde Estates in Weslaco, TX 78596. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Villa Verde Estates?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 78596 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 Villa Verde Estates?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Villa Verde Estates in Weslaco, TX 78596. 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 Weslaco, TX 78596?
Most income-restricted buildings in Weslaco, TX 78596 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 Weslaco, TX 78596?
For many programs in Weslaco, TX 78596, 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 Weslaco, TX 78596?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Weslaco, TX 78596, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Weslaco, TX 78596 is $1,020 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 Villa Verde Estates take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Villa Verde Estates has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Weslaco, TX 78596 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Villa Verde Estates.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.