Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Eagle Pass, TX 78853
No income-restricted buildings are listed in 78853 — here are the closest ones.
No income-restricted buildings are listed in Eagle Pass, TX 78853. 13 income-restricted buildings are listed nearby (within about 24 miles). These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
Closest to 78853
Chemita Oyervides
100 Pino St, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
0.4 mi away
25 units · 3 BR
- Apply through Eagle Pass Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 14 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Los Angeles/Barrerra Heights
1751 Mesa Dr Apt 426, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
1.6 mi away
120 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Eagle Pass Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 19 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
El Centenario
2095 E Main St Apt 411, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
2.1 mi away
100 units · 1–2 BR
- Apply through Eagle Pass Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 30 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Vista Hermosa Apartments
820 N Bibb Ave, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
2.5 mi away
20 units · 2 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
587 Jefferson St
587 Jefferson St, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
2.8 mi away
2 units · 1–2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Loma De La Cruz
390 Marquez Dr, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
2.9 mi away
64 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Eagle Pass Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 20 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Mabe Terrace/Mundo Nuevo/Thompson Additi
1700 2nd St Apt 53, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
2.9 mi away
149 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Eagle Pass Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 21 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Rio Grande Apts
2173 Del Rio Blvd, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
3.8 mi away
100 units · 1–3 BR
- 8 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Elia G Santos
2350 Daisy E Diaz Dr Apt 449, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
4.3 mi away
30 units · 3 BR
- Apply through Eagle Pass Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 16 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Enrique Montalvo
100 Daisy Diaz Dr, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
4.4 mi away
60 units · 2–4+ BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
- For farmworker households
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 78853
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,010/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,400/yr
Income limits (2026)
Eagle Pass, TX area · median family income $61,700. 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 | 78853 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $890 | $894 |
| 1 bedroom | $930 | $931 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $1,014 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,404 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,630 |
Wider area = Eagle Pass, TX. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 3 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (78877) to $1,180 (78860).
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures). 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 78853's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 78853Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Eagle Pass, TX 78853?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Eagle Pass, TX 78853, 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 Eagle Pass, TX 78853 have openings?
These lists for Eagle Pass, TX 78853 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 Eagle Pass, TX 78853?
Use the phone number on each building card in Eagle Pass, TX 78853. 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 Eagle Pass, TX 78853?
In Eagle Pass, TX 78853, 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 78853?
No income-restricted buildings are listed in ZIP 78853 right now. 13 nearby buildings are shown on this page. Call to confirm openings.
Is there affordable housing near 78853?
Yes — this page also lists 13 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Eagle Pass, TX 78853 (within about 24 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Eagle Pass, TX 78853?
Most income-restricted buildings in Eagle Pass, TX 78853 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 Eagle Pass, TX 78853?
For many programs in Eagle Pass, TX 78853, 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 Eagle Pass, TX 78853?
There is no single waiting list for Eagle Pass, TX 78853. 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 Eagle Pass, TX 78853?
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. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Eagle Pass, TX 78853?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Eagle Pass, TX 78853, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Eagle Pass, TX 78853 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 Eagle Pass, TX 78853?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Eagle Pass, TX 78853. 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 Eagle Pass, TX 78853?
This page may still list buildings in Eagle Pass, TX 78853 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
Nearby ZIP codes
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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