Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo

This housing agency serves Hidalgo County, Texas.

Waiting List
Closed: Hidalgo County, Texas Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Villa San Juanita and Villa Sandova Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Memorial Apartments and Northside Apartments Farm Labor Housing Other Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Hidalgo County, Texas Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo (HACH) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from July 10, 2023, until August 31, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period: 

  1. Pick up an application from the HACH office.
  2. Print the paper application.

Once the application was completed, it was to be submitted in person to the HACH office.

Please note: According to HCHA, "Applications will not be accepted by fax or mail."

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received.

For more information, visit the HACH website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACH notice on July 14, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Villa San Juanita and Villa Sandova Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo (HACH) waiting list for Public Housing apartments at Villa San Juanita and Villa Sandova is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least September, 2019, until further notice.

According to the HACH, "All head of households residing at Villa Sandoval-Longoria in Weslaco, must be willing to participate in the FSS Program and enter into a 5-year FSS Contract of Participation."

To apply during the opening period, open and print the application online. Select the "Download" button under the community name.

For more information, visit the HACH Public Housing page, or the HACH website.

Open Until Further Notice: Memorial Apartments and Northside Apartments Farm Labor Housing Other Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo (HACH) waiting list for Farm Labor Housing apartments at Memorial Apartments and Northside Apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least September, 2019, until further notice.

According to the HACH, "Before you can apply for housing you need to fulfill the following requirements:

  • US CITIZEN or PERMANENT LEGAL RESIDENT.
  • Earn at least $4,485 (In agriculture or aquaculture related work on your last income tax or current income).
  • Must provide current income such as (Employment, Unemployment, Child Support, TANF, Social Security Benefits, SSI, Veterans Pension, Retirement or Self Employed).
  • Minimum 18 years of age."

To apply during the opening period, open and print the application online. Select the "Download" button under the community name.

For more information, visit the HACH Farm Labor Housing page, or the HACH website.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo provides affordable housing for up to 771 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

1800 Texas Boulevard North, Weslaco, TX

Visit Website(956) 969-5866

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo?

Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo serves 756 low-income households. The agency manages 723 Housing Choice Vouchers and 55 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 76 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo households.

How many Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo residents are employed?

Working adults head 294 households and make up 39 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo?

There are 642 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo housing. Households headed by females are 85% of those served by the Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo renters?

White 8
Hispanic 748

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo?

There are 158 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo. Senior households are 21% of households in Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo housing?

There are 90 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 12% of households served by the Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo?

The Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on July 10, 2023 and closed on August 31, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo

Villa Sandoval - Longoria

1104 Lilia Dr, Weslaco, Texas 78596