The Housing Authority of Mercedes

306 W. 5th Street, Mercedes, TX, 78570
(956) 565-3139



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About The Housing Authority of Mercedes

The Housing Authority of the City of Mercedes has provided quality housing options and supportive services to the citizens of Mercedes since 1952.

The Housing Authority of the City of Mercedes (MHA) is an independent public corporation, funded primarily by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). MHA is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor of the City of Mercedes.


Mission Statement

Promoting self-reliance & enhancing the quality of life to low-income families by providing safe, decent, affordable housing and empowerment training; working collaboratively with local, state, and federal agencies; and complying with laws and regulations applicable to this housing authority.

Program Summary for The Housing Authority of Mercedes

The Housing Authority of Mercedes is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. The Housing Authority of Mercedes manages several funded programs and has a total of 226 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. The Housing Authority of Mercedes administered a total of 420 Section 8 Vouchers. The Housing Authority of Mercedes currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. The Housing Authority of Mercedes is located at 306 W. 5th Street, Mercedes, TX, 78570 and serves the city of Mercedes. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact The Housing Authority of Mercedes at, (956) 565-3139 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of The Housing Authority of Mercedes compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 4
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 420
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 226
Waiting list for the The Housing Authority of Mercedes is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Hidalgo County, TX

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Hidalgo County, TX:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $20,650
  • $23,600
  • $26,550
  • $29,450
  • $31,850
  • $34,200
  • $36,550
  • $38,900
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $12,760
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $34,200
  • $36,550
  • $38,900
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $33,000
  • $37,700
  • $42,400
  • $47,100
  • $50,900
  • $54,650
  • $58,450
  • $62,200

2017 Fair Market Rents for Hidalgo County, TX

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Hidalgo County, TX:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$562 $566 $734 $918 $1092



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Weslaco Housing Authority Weslaco Housing Authority Weslaco TX 50 N/A Open 4.09 Miles Contact
Hidalgo County Housing Authority Hidalgo County Housing Authority Weslaco TX 716 55 Open 5.33 Miles Contact
Donna Housing Authority Donna Housing Authority Donna TX 296 181 Open 9.07 Miles Contact
Edcouch Housing Authority Edcouch Housing Authority Edcouch TX N/A N/A Open 10.73 Miles Contact
Elsa Housing Authority Elsa Housing Authority Elsa TX 132 119 Open 11.72 Miles Contact
Alamo Housing Authority Alamo Housing Authority Alamo TX 120 120 Open 13.06 Miles Contact

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The Housing Authority of Mercedes Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
226
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Hidalgo County Quick Facts

Population: 831,073
Persons Per Household: 3.6
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 16.3%
Homeownership Rate: 68.4%
Housing Units: 256,745
Yearly Income Per Person: $14,222
Median Household Income: $34,146