San Benito Housing Authority

1400 N. Reagan St., San Benito, TX, 78586
(956) 399-7501



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About San Benito Housing Authority

We are a vibrant community, rich in culture and resources and prime for growth. Located in deep South Texas with our nearby Free Trade International Bridge, we are easily accessible, both to the North and to the South, positioning us perfectly for commerce and development.


Mission Statement

Promote self-reliance and enhance 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 San Benito Housing Authority

San Benito Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. San Benito Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 209 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. San Benito Housing Authority administered a total of 362 Section 8 Vouchers. San Benito Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. San Benito Housing Authority is located at 1400 N. Reagan St., San Benito, TX, 78586 and serves the city of San Benito. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact San Benito Housing Authority at, (956) 399-7501 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of San Benito Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 2
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 362
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 209
Waiting list for the San Benito Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Cameron 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 Cameron 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 Cameron 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 Cameron County, TX:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$529 $536 $695 $917 $1080



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Harlingen Housing Authority Harlingen Housing Authority Harlingen TX 798 494 Open 5.73 Miles Contact
Los Fresnos Housing Authority Los Fresnos Housing Authority Los Fresnos TX N/A N/A Open 10.12 Miles Contact
Cameron County Housing Authority Cameron County Housing Authority Brownsville TX N/A N/A Open 16.06 Miles Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Brownsville TX 110 N/A Open 17.5 Miles Contact
The Housing Authority of Mercedes The Housing Authority of Mercedes Mercedes TX 420 226 Open 18.06 Miles Contact
Weslaco Housing Authority Weslaco Housing Authority Weslaco TX 50 N/A Open 21.98 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

San Benito Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
209
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Cameron County Quick Facts

Population: 420,392
Persons Per Household: 3.46
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 21.7%
Homeownership Rate: 67.2%
Housing Units: 144,515
Yearly Income Per Person: $14,710
Median Household Income: $33,179