As of October, 2025, there are 83 Affordable Housing units currently available in Cameron County. There are 6 local Housing Authorities serving Cameron County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.
		
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
				
								
				
				
										HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING CAMERON COUNTY
									
					
							
							
								
								San Benito Housing Authority
					
								Housing Authority
								
								There Are Currently 580 Units Available in the San Benito Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the San Benito Housing Authority Serves the San Benito, Metropolitan Area.
								There Are Currently 580 Units Available in the San Benito Housing Authority. These Low-income Housin...								
			
								
							 
														
					 
				 
									
						
							
							
							
							
						
					
								
								
					
							
							
								
								Harlingen Housing Authority
					
								Housing Authority
								
								There Are Currently 1317 Units Available in the Harlingen Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Harlingen Housing Authority Serves the Harlingen, Metropolitan Area.
								There Are Currently 1317 Units Available in the Harlingen Housing Authority. These Low-income Housin...								
			
								
							 
														
					 
				 
								
								
					
							
							
								
								Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville
					
								Housing Authority
								
								There Are Currently 2738 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Serves the Brownsville, Metropolitan Area.
								There Are Currently 2738 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville. These ...								
			
								
							 
														
					 
				 
								
								
					
							
							
								
								Port Isabel Housing Authority
					
								Housing Authority
								
								There Are Currently 197 Units Available in the Port Isabel Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Port Isabel Housing Authority Serves the Port Isabel, Metropolitan Area.
								There Are Currently 197 Units Available in the Port Isabel Housing Authority. These Low-income Housi...								
			
								
							 
														
					 
				 
								
								
					
							
							
								
								Cameron County Housing Authority
					
								Housing Authority
								
								There Are Currently 1326 Units Available in the Cameron County Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Cameron County Housing Authority Serves the Brownsville, Metropolitan Area.
								There Are Currently 1326 Units Available in the Cameron County Housing Authority. These Low-income H...								
			
								
							 
														
					 
				 
								
								
					
							
							
								
								Los Fresnos Housing Authority
					
								Housing Authority
								
								There Are Currently 140 Units Available in the Los Fresnos Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Los Fresnos Housing Authority Serves the Los Fresnos, Metropolitan Area.
								There Are Currently 140 Units Available in the Los Fresnos Housing Authority. These Low-income Housi...								
			
								
							 
														
					 
				 
								
								
				
	Fair Market Rent
	The Port Isabel Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
	Cameron County, TX Fair Market Rent:
	
		
			Studio
 
			$660
		 
		
			1 Bedroom
 
			$761
		 
		
			2 Bedrooms
 
			$965
		 
		
			3 Bedrooms
 
			$1,270
		 
		
			4 Bedrooms
 
			$1,374
		 
		
	 
 				
	Income Limit
			
	
	Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Cameron County for 2025.
	Cameron County, TX Income Limit:
	
		
			1 Person
 
			$51,350
		 
		
			2 Persons
 
			$58,650
		 
		
			3 Persons
 
			$66,000
		 
		
			4 Persons
 
			$73,300
		 
		
			5 Persons
 
			$79,200