Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Edinburg, TX 78542
13 affordable buildings in 78542 · 12 more within 11 mi
Edinburg, TX 78542 has 13 income-restricted buildings: 13 tax credit, 1 public housing, 1 Section 8, and 1 senior. 12 more are listed within 11 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 78542
Liberty Village
4710 S Veterans Blvd Apt 111, Edinburg, TX 78542
100 units · 98 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Edinburg Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 8 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
La Palmilla
2300 E Alberta Rd., Edinburg, TX 78542
140 units · 126 income-restricted · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities · People experiencing homelessness
No buildings in 78542 match this filter.
Nearby
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Edcouch, TX 78538
8.5 mi away
34 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Edcouch Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 1 month to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Los Vecinos
PO Box 997, Elsa, TX 78543
10.5 mi away
119 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Elsa Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 5 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
La Posada Apartment
901 Lamar Street, Elsa, TX 78543
11 mi away
74 units · 1–2 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Cielo Lindo Apts
402 Hinojosa Dr, Edcouch, TX 78538
12.8 mi away
34 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities · People experiencing homelessness
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Los Laureles Apts
1100 E Santa Rosa St, McAllen, TX 78538
12.8 mi away
23 units · 1–3 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 78542
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,010/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,400/yr
- Renters in 78542 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 44%
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 | 78542 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $801 |
| 1 bedroom | $800 | $806 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $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 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (78538) to $1,020 (78540).
Census figures for 78542 (2020–2024 average): median rent $865. Median household income $55,243. 24% of homes are rented. 44% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 26% 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 78542's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 78542Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Edinburg, TX 78542?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Edinburg, TX 78542, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Edinburg, TX 78542 have openings?
These lists for Edinburg, TX 78542 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Edinburg, TX 78542?
Use the phone number on each building card in Edinburg, TX 78542. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Edinburg, TX 78542?
In Edinburg, TX 78542, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 78542?
This directory lists 13 income-restricted buildings in Edinburg, TX 78542. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 78542?
Yes — this page also lists 12 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Edinburg, TX 78542 (within about 11 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Edinburg, TX 78542?
Most income-restricted buildings in Edinburg, TX 78542 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 Edinburg, TX 78542?
For many programs in Edinburg, TX 78542, 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 long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Edinburg, TX 78542?
There is no single waiting list for Edinburg, TX 78542. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Edinburg, TX 78542?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists public housing, project-based Section 8, tax-credit apartments in Edinburg, TX 78542. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Edinburg, TX 78542?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Edinburg, TX 78542, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Edinburg, TX 78542 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Edinburg, TX 78542?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Edinburg, TX 78542. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Edinburg, TX 78542?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Edinburg, TX 78542. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.
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Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); 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.
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