Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in El Paso County, Texas
El Paso County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,146 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,079 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $22.04 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,146
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 23% less than in Texas
- Typical rent
- $1,079
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 23% less than in Texas
- Wage needed
- $22.04
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $45,840 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 54%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% more than in Texas
Only here
Renting in El Paso County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Presidio County, the typical rent is $448: 58% less than in El Paso County ($1,079).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in El Paso County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in El Paso County was $1,521 a month in September 2026: 3.5% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $798 | $15.35 | $31,920 |
| 1 bedroom | $969 | $18.63 | $38,760 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,146 | $22.04 | $45,840 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,559 | $29.98 | $62,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,915 | $36.83 | $76,600 |
HUD area: El Paso, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 34 ZIP codes in El Paso County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,080 in 79835 to $1,720 in 79908. 16 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,146).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 79821 | El Paso, TX | $810 | $980 | $1,160 | $1,580 | $1,940 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79835 | El Paso, TX | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79835 | Las Cruces, NM | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79836 | El Paso, TX | $750 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,810 |
| 79838 | El Paso, TX | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79849 | El Paso, TX | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79853 | El Paso, TX | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79901 | El Paso, TX | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79902 | El Paso, TX | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79903 | El Paso, TX | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79904 | El Paso, TX | $760 | $920 | $1,090 | $1,480 | $1,820 |
| 79905 | El Paso, TX | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79906 | El Paso, TX | $1,100 | $1,340 | $1,580 | $2,150 | $2,640 |
| 79907 | El Paso, TX | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79908 | El Paso, TX | $1,200 | $1,450 | $1,720 | $2,340 | $2,870 |
| 79911 | El Paso, TX | $1,080 | $1,310 | $1,550 | $2,110 | $2,590 |
| 79912 | El Paso, TX | $960 | $1,170 | $1,380 | $1,880 | $2,310 |
| 79915 | El Paso, TX | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79916 | El Paso, TX | $990 | $1,200 | $1,420 | $1,930 | $2,370 |
| 79918 | El Paso, TX | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,270 | $2,780 |
| 79920 | El Paso, TX | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79922 | El Paso, TX | $970 | $1,190 | $1,400 | $1,920 | $2,340 |
| 79922 | Las Cruces, NM | $970 | $1,190 | $1,400 | $1,920 | $2,340 |
| 79924 | El Paso, TX | $810 | $980 | $1,160 | $1,580 | $1,940 |
| 79925 | El Paso, TX | $780 | $950 | $1,120 | $1,520 | $1,870 |
| 79927 | El Paso, TX | $790 | $960 | $1,130 | $1,540 | $1,890 |
| 79928 | El Paso, TX | $850 | $1,030 | $1,220 | $1,660 | $2,040 |
| 79930 | El Paso, TX | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79932 | El Paso, TX | $790 | $960 | $1,140 | $1,550 | $1,910 |
| 79934 | El Paso, TX | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,490 | $2,030 | $2,490 |
| 79935 | El Paso, TX | $840 | $1,010 | $1,200 | $1,630 | $2,010 |
| 79936 | El Paso, TX | $950 | $1,150 | $1,360 | $1,850 | $2,270 |
| 79938 | El Paso, TX | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,490 | $2,030 | $2,490 |
| 79938 | Hudspeth County, TX | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,490 | $2,030 | $2,490 |
- 79821 · El Paso, TX $1,160$1,580
- 79835 · El Paso, TX $1,080$1,470
- 79835 · Las Cruces, NM $1,080$1,470
- 79836 · El Paso, TX $1,080$1,470
- 79838 · El Paso, TX $1,080$1,470
- 79849 · El Paso, TX $1,080$1,470
- 79853 · El Paso, TX $1,080$1,470
- 79901 · El Paso, TX $1,080$1,470
- 79902 · El Paso, TX $1,080$1,470
- 79903 · El Paso, TX $1,080$1,470
- 79904 · El Paso, TX $1,090$1,480
- 79905 · El Paso, TX $1,080$1,470
- 79906 · El Paso, TX $1,580$2,150
- 79907 · El Paso, TX $1,080$1,470
- 79908 · El Paso, TX $1,720$2,340
- 79911 · El Paso, TX $1,550$2,110
- 79912 · El Paso, TX $1,380$1,880
- 79915 · El Paso, TX $1,080$1,470
- 79916 · El Paso, TX $1,420$1,930
- 79918 · El Paso, TX $1,670$2,270
- 79920 · El Paso, TX $1,080$1,470
- 79922 · El Paso, TX $1,400$1,920
- 79922 · Las Cruces, NM $1,400$1,920
- 79924 · El Paso, TX $1,160$1,580
- 79925 · El Paso, TX $1,120$1,520
- 79927 · El Paso, TX $1,130$1,540
- 79928 · El Paso, TX $1,220$1,660
- 79930 · El Paso, TX $1,080$1,470
- 79932 · El Paso, TX $1,140$1,550
- 79934 · El Paso, TX $1,490$2,030
- 79935 · El Paso, TX $1,200$1,630
- 79936 · El Paso, TX $1,360$1,850
- 79938 · El Paso, TX $1,490$2,030
- 79938 · Hudspeth County, TX $1,490$2,030
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In El Paso County, 54% of renter households are in that position; in Texas, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
54%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
107,181 households rent in El Paso County
- Spend half or more of their income 26%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 28%
- Spend less than 30% 46%
Compared with the state and the country
- El Paso 54%
- Texas 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in El Paso County
HUD lists 191 properties with homes for low-income households in El Paso County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 125
- HUD-assisted
- 80
- public housing
- 7
18,163 homes in all; 15,534 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- John Cramer Memorial Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 184 Barker Rd, El Paso 79915 426 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness · (915) 856-5837
- Kennedy Communities HUD-assisted 400 S Zaragoza Rd, El Paso 79907 364 low-income homes · For families · (915) 504-5620
- Sun Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1221 E San Antonio Ave, El Paso 79901 352 homes, 330 low-income · Studio: 128 · 1 bd: 201 · 3 bd: 1 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness · (915) 856-5848
- Chelsea Plaza Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 600 Chelsea St, El Paso 79903 330 low-income homes · Studio: 198 · 1 bd: 131 · 2 bd: 1 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness · (915) 772-5182
- Rafael Marmolejo, JR. Apartments HUD-assisted 600 N Carolina Dr, El Paso 79915 292 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5829
- Tays North Tax credit (LIHTC) 2114 Magoffin Ave, El Paso 79901 278 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Valle Verde Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 224 S Ascarate St, El Paso 79905 274 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 14 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness · (915) 856-5802
- Sandoval Tax credit (LIHTC) 5353 Ridge St, El Paso 79932 224 homes, 222 low-income · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 132 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Tays North HUD-assisted 2114 Magoffin Ave, El Paso 79901 278 homes, 209 low-income · For families · (915) 856-5839
- Columbia Apartments HUD-assisted 7900 Knights Dr, El Paso 79915 200 low-income homes · For families · (915) 778-9873
- North Mountain Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 9435 Diana Dr, El Paso 79924 200 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 90 · 3 bd: 70 · In service since 2007
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Apartments HUD-assisted 5628 Eisenhower Ave, El Paso 79924 194 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5813
- Sherman Plaza South Tax credit (LIHTC) 4528 Blanco Ave, El Paso 79905 194 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Eastside Crossings Tax credit (LIHTC) 2015 N Zaragoza Rd, El Paso 79938 188 low-income homes · In service since 2014
- Jackie Robinson Memorial Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 421 Mangrum Cir, El Paso 79912 186 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Tigua Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 8017 San Jose Rd, El Paso 79915 186 low-income homes · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 140 · In service since 2001
- Commissioners Corner Tax credit (LIHTC) S Side of Montana Ave, E of N Yarbrough DR, El Paso 79935 185 low-income homes
- Sherman Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 4528 Blanco Ave, El Paso 79905 178 low-income homes
- Sherman Plaza HUD-assisted 4528 Blanco Ave, El Paso 79905 178 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5833
- Canutillo Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 365 La Puesta Dr, El Paso 79932 172 low-income homes · In service since 2012
- Tres Palmas Tax credit (LIHTC) 4470 Rich Beem, El Paso 79938 172 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 68 · 3 bd: 72 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2010
- Munoz Manor HUD-assisted 10040 Audobon St, El Paso 79924 160 low-income homes · For older adults · (915) 856-5862
- Gonzalez Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) SWQ Montana Ave and Rich Beem BLVD, El Paso 79938 153 low-income homes
- Gonzalez Apartments HUD-assisted 4101 Rich Beem, El Paso 79938 153 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5850
- Rio Grande Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 212 Lisbon St, El Paso 79905 153 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5835
- Deer Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 6350 Deer Ave, El Paso 79924 152 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 64 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 2007
- MLK Memorial Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 9101 Butternut St, El Paso 79907 152 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Cien Palmas Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 7845 Lilac Way, El Paso 79915 150 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 80 · In service since 2005 · For families · (915) 591-7300
- Sherman Ridge South-Pooley Cottages HUD-assisted 4528 Blanco Ave, El Paso 79905 194 homes, 149 low-income · For families · (915) 856-5833
- Presidio Dolores Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 12473 Cuatro Aces Cir, San Elizario 79849 145 low-income homes · In service since 2012
- Henderson Heights HUD-assisted 9401 Stonewall Rd, El Paso 79924 144 low-income homes · For older adults · (915) 755-8180
- Alamito Gardens HUD-assisted 509 S Saint Vrain St, El Paso 79901 142 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5941
- Medano Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) Neq Medano DR and N Desert BLVD, El Paso 79912 146 homes, 141 low-income · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Medano Heights HUD-assisted 7801 Medano Dr, El Paso 79912 146 homes, 141 low-income · For families · (915) 493-6367
- Dewetter Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 560 Lisbon St, El Paso 79905 176 homes, 133 low-income · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 57 · 4 bd: 35 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness · (915) 856-5835
- Ambrosio Guillen Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 621 E 9th Ave, El Paso 79901 130 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Cedar Oak Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1480 Cedar Oak Dr, El Paso 79936 160 homes, 128 low-income · In service since 2005
- Lyndon B. Johnson Apartments HUD-assisted 9000 Roanoke Dr, El Paso 79904 126 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5815
- Hervey Heights HUD-assisted 4949 Alps Dr, El Paso 79904 124 low-income homes · For older adults · (915) 553-1092
- Dyer Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 10551 Dyer St, El Paso 79924 152 homes, 120 low-income · In service since 2017
- Blue Flame Tax credit (LIHTC) 120 N Stanton St, El Paso 79901 150 homes, 120 low-income · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Blue Flame HUD-assisted 304 Texas Ave, El Paso 79901 120 low-income homes · For families · (806) 304-4381
- Villas at Sandstone Tax credit (LIHTC) 3268 N Zaragoza Rd, El Paso 79938 118 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 56 · 4 bd: 4 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- River Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 14031 Pebble Hills Blvd, El Paso 79938 152 homes, 116 low-income · In service since 2018
- Father Carlos Pinto Memorial Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1001 S Ochoa St, El Paso 79901 113 low-income homes · 1 bd: 105 · 2 bd: 8 · For families · (915) 856-5846
- Americas Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 12310 Lorenzo Ruiz Ave, El Paso 79936 112 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2006
- Alameda Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 120 S Americas Ave, El Paso 79907 124 homes, 110 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 60 · 4 bd: 8 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Patriot Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 9500 Kenworthy Drive, El Paso 79924 110 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Patriot Place HUD-assisted 9500 Kenworthy St, El Paso 79924 110 low-income homes · For families · (915) 849-3742
- Sierra Vista Apts - El Paso Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 10501 Montwood Dr, El Paso 79935 106 low-income homes · For families · (915) 592-3404
- Canyon Square Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 8622 N Loop Dr, El Paso 79907 104 low-income homes · In service since 2011
- El Nido HUD-assisted 204 Alicia Dr, El Paso 79905 104 low-income homes · For families · (915) 779-2764
- Gateway East Apts (el Paso) Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1222 Giles Rd, El Paso 79915 104 low-income homes · In service since 2003 · For families · (915) 591-8548
- Nevarez Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 120 N Nevarez Rd, Socorro 79927 104 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Ridgestone Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 11050 Montana Ave, El Paso 79936 104 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Verde Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 1010 Loma Verde Dr, El Paso 79936 152 homes, 100 low-income · In service since 2015 · For people with disabilities
- Artcraft Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) Sec of Artcraft RD. and Rio Grande, El Paso 79932 124 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Corona del Valle Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 5453 Ridge St, El Paso 79932 101 homes, 100 low-income · In service since 2000 · For families · (915) 845-1074
- Good Samaritan Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 7750 Lilac Way, El Paso 79915 101 homes, 100 low-income · 1 bd: 94 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2015 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness · (915) 594-1031
- Burgundy Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 9395 Betel Dr, El Paso 79907 100 low-income homes · In service since 2004
- Castner Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 4651 Cohen Ave, El Paso 79924 100 low-income homes · In service since 2004
- Jaycom Apts HUD-assisted 849 Lafayette Dr, El Paso 79907 100 low-income homes · For families
- Suncrest Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 611 Rubin Dr, El Paso 79912 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 36 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2010 · For families
- George Webber Memorial Apartments HUD-assisted 110 Whittier Dr, El Paso 79907 98 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5854
- Everett Alvarez Apartments HUD-assisted 8247 N Loop Dr, El Paso 79907 96 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5821
- Franklin Place Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 600 Belvidere St, El Paso 79912 96 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 1999
- Jamie O Perez Memorial Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 229 N Nevarez Rd, Socorro 79927 96 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Capistrano Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 8655 Adriana Ct, El Paso 79907 112 homes, 95 low-income · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 80 · In service since 2005
- Tropicana Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3710 Lee Blvd, El Paso 79936 112 homes, 95 low-income · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 80 · In service since 2005 · (915) 996-5989
- Desert Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 173 Coronado Rd, El Paso 79915 94 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 36 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2010
- Commissioners Corner I HUD-assisted 10700 Montana Ave, El Paso 79935 93 low-income homes · For families · (915) 849-3795
- Commissioners Corner II Tax credit (LIHTC) 10700 Montana Ave, El Paso 79935 92 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Commissioners Corner II HUD-assisted 10700 Montana Ave, El Paso 79935 92 low-income homes · For families · (915) 849-3839
- Harry S. Truman Apartments HUD-assisted 7919 Meraz Ave, El Paso 79907 90 low-income homes · For families · (915) 504-5819
- Thomas Westfall Memorial Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 10700 Vista Del Sol Dr, El Paso 79935 90 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5825
- Alamito Place Casitas HUD-assisted 500 S Tays St, El Paso 79901 89 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5941
- Jose Antonio Escajeda HUD-assisted 204 Alicia Dr, El Paso 79905 94 homes, 88 low-income · For families · (915) 779-2764
- Metro 31 Senior Community Tax credit (LIHTC) Sec of Wren Ave and Gallivant Place, El Paso 79924 95 homes, 87 low-income · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Anthony Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 120 Sandia Dr, Anthony 79821 80 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Nuestra Senora Tax credit (LIHTC) · Public housing 415 Montana Ave, El Paso 79902 80 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness · Run by Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, TX · Average payment: $330 a month · Average wait: 17 months · (915) 849-3839
- Presidio Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 12960 Alnor St, San Elizario 79849 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2010 · (915) 474-4963
- Presidio Palms II Tax credit (LIHTC) 12950 Alnor St, San Elizario 79849 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 40 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2012
- San Elizario Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 13850 Socorro Rd, San Elizario 79849 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2010
- Kathy White Tax credit (LIHTC) 2500 Mobile Ave, El Paso 79930 78 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 43 · 4 bd: 5 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Alamito Terrace HUD-assisted 509 S Saint Vrain St, El Paso 79901 76 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5620
- Clint Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 13602 Alameda Ave, Clint 79836 76 low-income homes · In service since 2013
- Horizon Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 12199 Darrington Rd, Horizon City 79928 76 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2006
- Mission Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 12140 Socorro Rd, San Elizario 79849 76 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2007 · (915) 474-4729
- Paisano Green HUD-assisted 4000 E Paisano Dr, El Paso 79905 73 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5842
- North Desert Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 11001 Dyer St, El Paso 79934 152 homes, 70 low-income · In service since 2014 · (915) 996-5989
- Aloysius A. Ochoa Apartments HUD-assisted 8820 Old County Dr, El Paso 79907 70 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5920
- Raymond Telles Manor HUD-assisted 295 Jesuit Dr, El Paso 79907 68 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5933
- Eisenhower II Tax credit (LIHTC) 5628 Eisenhower Ave, El Paso 79924 66 low-income homes · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 26 · 4 bd: 18 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Westside Senior Housing HUD-assisted 225 McClintock Dr, El Paso 79932 65 low-income homes · For older adults
- Eastside Crossings HUD-assisted 2015 N Zaragoza Rd, El Paso 79938 188 homes, 64 low-income · For families · (915) 855-6620
- Prado LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 151 S Prado Rd, El Paso 79907 64 low-income homes · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1999
- Sitgraves Complex HUD-assisted 10100 Hedgerow Ct, El Paso 79925 64 low-income homes · For families · (915) 553-1092
- Tierra Socorro LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 560 Three Missions Dr, Socorro 79927 64 low-income homes · In service since 2000
- Western Burgundy LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 815 Burgundy Dr, El Paso 79907 64 low-income homes · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1999
- Chas. E. Graham Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 8720 Independence Dr, El Paso 79907 63 low-income homes
- Charles R. Morehead Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 6 Sites Near 6th and Park in Segundo Barrio Neighborhood, El Paso 79901 62 low-income homes · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 28
- Charles R. Morehead Apartments HUD-assisted 701 S Park St, El Paso 79901 62 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5846
- Chai Manor HUD-assisted 406 Wallenberg Dr, El Paso 79912 61 homes, 60 low-income · For older adults · (915) 833-1588
- Valle Hermoso Apts HUD-assisted 250 Ysleta Ln, El Paso 79907 60 low-income homes · For older adults
- Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Homes I Tax credit (LIHTC) 332 Alton Griffin St, Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo 79907 60 low-income homes · 2 bd: 33 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2010
- George W. Baines Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 10661 Vista Del Sol Dr, El Paso 79935 58 low-income homes · 1 bd: 58
- George W. Baines Complex HUD-assisted 10601 Vista Del Sol Dr, El Paso 79935 58 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5846
- J.E. Anderson Apartments HUD-assisted 741 Lafayette Dr, El Paso 79907 58 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5829
- Bienvivir Parkside Senior Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 11530 Vista Del Sol Dr, El Paso 79936 56 low-income homes · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Western Carolina LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 900 N Carolina Dr, El Paso 79915 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 1999
- Western Crosby LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 5010 Raymond Telles Dr, El Paso 79924 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 1999
- Lt. Palmer Baird Memorial Apartments HUD-assisted 4747 Atlas Ave, El Paso 79904 55 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5817
- Tays South HUD-assisted 2114 Magoffin Ave, El Paso 79901 198 homes, 50 low-income · For families · (915) 856-5839
- Eisenhower 66 Apartments HUD-assisted 5628 Eisenhower Ave, El Paso 79924 66 homes, 50 low-income · For families · (915) 856-5807
- Socorro Village HUD-assisted 148 Buford Rd, Socorro 79927 50 low-income homes · For families · (915) 858-1089
- Keystone Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 1331 Pullman Dr, El Paso 79936 52 homes, 48 low-income
- Juan Hart Memorial Apartments HUD-assisted 4861 Atlas Ave, El Paso 79904 48 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5817
- Montana Vista Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 4225 Oshea St, El Paso 79938 48 low-income homes · In service since 2015 · For people with disabilities
- South Homestead Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 3604 Krag St, El Paso 79938 48 low-income homes · In service since 2018
- CIELO TOWER (Edward R. Pooley Apartments Public housing 201 Cortez Dr, El Paso 79905 123 homes, 44 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, TX · Average payment: $290 a month · Average wait: 10 months · (915) 849-3839
- Missouri Street Residence Tax credit (LIHTC) 526 W Missouri Ave, El Paso 79901 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 42 · In service since 1993
- Casa Bienvivir HUD-assisted 950 N Carolina Dr, El Paso 79915 41 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (915) 590-3942
- Missions Senior Community HUD-assisted 561 Three Missions Dr, Socorro 79927 41 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (915) 790-1918
- El Paso Good Samaritan Housing HUD-assisted 7740 Lilac Way, El Paso 79915 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (915) 633-1196
- Inkwood Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 107 San Elizario Rd, Clint 79836 40 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Laureles del Este Tax credit (LIHTC) 1510 Fabens Road, Fabens 79838 40 low-income homes · In service since 2016
- Vinton Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 7755 de Alva Drive, Vinton 79821 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 16 · 4 bd: 4 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Desert Breeze Tax credit (LIHTC) 14700 Cactus View Ct, El Paso 79928 36 low-income homes · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 26 · In service since 2005
- Diana Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 4741 Joel Dr, El Paso 79924 36 low-income homes · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2006
- Linda Vista Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4866 Hercules Ave, El Paso 79904 36 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2006
- Mi Tierra HUD-assisted 300 Yaya Ln, El Paso 79907 36 low-income homes · For families · (915) 881-9941
- Mission Pass LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 633 Dindinger Rd, Socorro 79927 36 low-income homes · In service since 2003
- Pueblo Montana Tax credit (LIHTC) 12060 Montana Ave, El Paso 79936 36 low-income homes · In service since 2004
- Sunset Palms Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 6149 S Desert Blvd, El Paso 79932 36 low-income homes · In service since 2003
- Western Sunshine Pass LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 1421 Geronimo Dr, El Paso 79925 36 low-income homes · In service since 2003
- Whispering Sands Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Omar St, Anthony 79821 36 low-income homes · In service since 2004
- Linden Tax credit (LIHTC) 504 N Oregon St, El Paso 79901 34 low-income homes · Studio: 12 · 1 bd: 22 · In service since 1994
- Machuca/Robinson/Williams/Rubin Heights/ Public housing 5311 Suncrest Dr, El Paso 79912 33 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, TX · (915) 849-3839
- Western Yarbrough Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 625 S Yarbrough Dr, El Paso 79915 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 1997
- Mountain Heights LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 3575 Lincoln Ave, El Paso 79930 31 low-income homes · In service since 2002
- Woodrow Bean Apartments HUD-assisted 1313 N Saint Vrain St, El Paso 79902 31 low-income homes · For families · (915) 856-5811
- Saul Kleinfeld LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 1871 Saul Kleinfeld Dr, El Paso 79936 30 low-income homes · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 1997
- Villa Feliz HUD-assisted 810 8th St, Anthony 79821 30 low-income homes · For older adults · (915) 886-5807
- Western Pebble Hills, LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 11490 Pebble Hills Blvd, El Paso 79936 30 low-income homes · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 1998
- Western Pellicano Tax credit (LIHTC) 11976 Pellicano Dr, El Paso 79936 30 low-income homes · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 1998
- Western Redd Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 610 E Redd Rd, El Paso 79912 30 low-income homes · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 1997
- Cactus Rose, LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 225 Poplar St, Anthony 79821 26 low-income homes · In service since 2002
- Anthony Ha Public housing 609 Magdalena St, Anthony 79821 25 low-income homes · Run by Anthony Housing Authority · Average payment: $399 a month · Average wait: 22 months · Homes at several sites · (915) 886-5806
- Haymon Krupp Memorial Apts HUD-assisted 10200 Hedgerow Ct, El Paso 79925 96 homes, 24 low-income · For families · (915) 856-5823
- Arrowhead Place LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 5051 Trojan Dr, El Paso 79924 24 low-income homes · In service since 2002
- Judson Williams Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 314 N Resler Dr, El Paso 79912 24 low-income homes
- Geronimo Trail Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1401 Geronimo Dr, El Paso 79925 22 low-income homes · In service since 2003
- Patriot Hills LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 5725 Fairbanks Dr, El Paso 79924 22 low-income homes · In service since 2002
- El Cerrito(formerly know as J.C Machuca) Public housing 1039 Jc Machuca Rd, El Paso 79922 144 homes, 20 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, TX · Homes at several sites · (915) 849-3839
- Painted Desert Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 12682 Rio Negro, Clint 79836 20 low-income homes · In service since 2003
- South Cooperstown Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5010 Sean Haggerty Dr, El Paso 79924 20 low-income homes · In service since 2003
- Western Gallagher I Tax credit (LIHTC) 450 Gallagher St, El Paso 79915 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2000
- Lee Seniors LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 2965 Lee Blvd, El Paso 79936 19 low-income homes · 1 bd: 19 · In service since 1999
- Las Puertas Abiertas HUD-assisted 10095 McCombs St, El Paso 79924 18 homes, 17 low-income · For people with disabilities · (915) 757-1509
- Project Vida HUD-assisted 2135 Wedgewood Dr, El Paso 79925 18 homes, 17 low-income · For people with disabilities · (915) 944-5844
- Cisneros II HUD-assisted 5200 Lou Brock Pl, El Paso 79934 16 low-income homes · For families · (915) 504-5081
- Cooperstown Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5001 Sean Haggerty Dr, El Paso 79924 16 low-income homes · In service since 2003
- Mision del Valle Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 621 Dindinger Rd, Socorro 79927 16 low-income homes · In service since 2003
- Commons on Myrtle HUD-assisted 1314 Myrtle Ave, El Paso 79901 15 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities · (915) 842-0252
- Fonseca LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 627 Fonseca Dr, El Paso 79905 14 low-income homes · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 1997
- Patriot Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 4980 Sean Haggerty Dr, El Paso 79934 188 homes, 10 low-income · (915) 996-5989
- Eastside Crossings HUD-assisted 2015 N Zaragoza Rd, El Paso 79938 178 homes, 10 low-income · (915) 855-6620
- Spanish Creek Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 610 N Lee Trevino Dr, El Paso 79907 129 homes, 10 low-income · (915) 595-6119
- Presidio Palms HUD-assisted 300 E Main Dr, El Paso 79901 70 homes, 10 low-income · (915) 474-4963
- Sunnyside Apts HUD-assisted 4635 Atlas Ave, El Paso 79904 11 homes, 10 low-income · For people with disabilities · (915) 759-2864
- Montwood Heights HUD-assisted 2015 N Zaragoza Rd, El Paso 79938 10 low-income homes · For families · (915) 855-6620
- Third & Florence Tax credit (LIHTC) 609 E 3rd Ave, El Paso 79901 7 low-income homes · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 1991
- Community Options El Paso II HUD-assisted 4405 N Stanton St, El Paso 79902 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (915) 771-7764
- Community Options El Paso III, Inc. HUD-assisted 11245 Ivanhoe Dr, El Paso 79936 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (915) 771-7764
- Community Options El Paso, Inc. HUD-assisted 1909 Ratner Cir, El Paso 79936 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (915) 771-7764
- Eisenhower/Scattered Sites/Hart/Baird/ Public housing 3121 Red Sails Dr, El Paso 79936 1 low-income home · Run by Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, TX · (915) 849-3839
- Paseo Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 910 Sun Fire St, El Paso 79928 180 homes
- Socorro Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 11251 Socorro Rd, Socorro 79927 152 homes · In service since 2016
- Woodchase Senior Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 8410 Tigris Dr, El Paso 79907 128 homes
- El Nido Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 204 Alicia Dr, El Paso 79905 103 homes
- Jose Antonio Escajeda Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 204 Alicia Dr, El Paso 79905 88 homes
- Alamito Terrace Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 509 S Saint Vrain St, El Paso 79901 76 homes
- Villas at West Mountain Tax credit (LIHTC) 1330 New Harvest Pl, El Paso 79912 76 homes · In service since 2016
- Artspace El Paso Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 601 N Oregon St, El Paso 79901 51 homes · In service since 2016
- Homestead Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 3697 Buntline Dr, El Paso 79938 48 homes · In service since 2016
- Ncdo Housing LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 5250 Wren Ave, El Paso 79924 31 homes
- Meadowbrook Townhomes, LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 11520 Vista Del Sol Dr, El Paso 79936 24 homes
- Western Eastside Seniors, LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 2975 Lee Blvd, El Paso 79936 19 homes
- Western Gallagher II Tax credit (LIHTC) 450 Gallagher St, El Paso 79915 9 homes
- Chelsea/Pooley/Guillen/Fr. Pinto/ Public housing 5310 Blanco Ave, El Paso 79905 2 homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, TX · (915) 849-3839
- Tays Tax credit (LIHTC) 2114 Magoffin Ave, El Paso 79901
21 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in El Paso County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 4 agencies serve in El Paso County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
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| 1 person | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,900 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,500 | $53,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,700 | $60,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,850 | $66,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,200 | $72,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,900 | $83,050 |
| 8 people | $55,250 | $55,250 | $88,400 |
Area median income: $73,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: El Paso, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $718 – $878
- 1 bedroom $872 – $1,066
- 2 bedrooms $1,031 – $1,261
- 3 bedrooms $1,403 – $1,715
- 4 bedrooms $1,724 – $2,107
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, TX Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 6,245 vouchers · 381 public housing units (915) 849-3839 Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, TX: executive@ephome.org
- Anthony Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 458 vouchers · 25 public housing units (915) 886-5806 Anthony Housing Authority: louie.alfaro@ahatx.org
- El Paso County Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 292 vouchers (915) 764-3559 El Paso County Housing Authority: zavila@epcha.org
- El Paso County Housing Authority Public housing (915) 764-3559 El Paso County Housing Authority: zavila@epcha.org
Housing agencies in Texas Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Texas
What Texas law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- Tex. Prop. Code §92.103(a)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 days
- Tex. Prop. Code §24.005(a)
- Only a court order can remove youTex. Prop. Code §92.0081(b)
- Protection from retaliationTex. Prop. Code §92.331
- Repair and deduct from the rentTex. Prop. Code §92.0561(a)-(b)
Help
Where to get help with rent in El Paso County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in El Paso County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Adults and Youth United Development Association Inc
1325 Beverly Ann Dr, San Elizario · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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El Paso Community Action Program, Project Bravo, Inc.
2000 Texas Ave, El Paso · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 7 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in El Paso County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
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Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
Run by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
Texas program, funded by LIHEAP, that helps low-income households pay for electricity and gas, through local agencies in each county
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in El Paso County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Texas, the average home bill was $164 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$2,292
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,146
- Security deposit
- $1,146
- Total
- $2,292
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in El Paso County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $798; 1 bedroom: $969; 2 bedrooms: $1,146; 3 bedrooms: $1,559; 4 bedrooms: $1,915. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in El Paso County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,146) without spending more than 30% of income takes $22.04 an hour full time, or $45,840 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in El Paso County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $41,850 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in El Paso County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,031 and $1,261 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in El Paso County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,080 in 79835 to $1,720 in 79908. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in El Paso County?
HUD lists 191 properties with homes for low-income households in El Paso County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in El Paso County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In El Paso County, 54% of renter households are in that position; in Texas, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).