Building a better world.
Our Mission
Proyecto Azteca's mission, rooted in the hope of creating a more equitable society, is to build stable and vibrant communities by providing quality affordable housing for low and very low-income families, traditionally denied housing opportunities, and empowering them to become responsible homeowners.
Our Story
Proyecto Azteca was created in 1991 in the spirit of Cesar Chavez as a means of addressing the housing crisis in the Rio Grande Valley colonias in Hidalgo County, Texas. Members of Proyecto Azteca's board of directors live in low-income areas or represent low-income areas. Residents developed a housing program based on the colonia tradition of owner-built houses.
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Developed with the community, Proyecto Azteca works with the people it serves today.
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Our Homes
We build our homes to be decent and affordable; we want to provide a way for families to achieve the dream of homeownership.
We offer programs based on family size and income. While we do not require a traditional down payment, we do require that our families take first-time homebuyer classes and take part in the construction of their own or another family's home. Applicants who cannot physically complete the sweat equity component of our program are accommodated.
APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE
Everyone is welcome to apply. Our programs are based on household size and income, for families at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. Families who own their own lot are preferred, so if you have one, include its address with your application. If you don't own a lot yet, apply anyway. We'll keep your application on our waiting list. Please update it every year and whenever your phone number changes.
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Download our application here, call (956) 702-3307, or email admin@proyectoazteca.org. For application questions, email jmunoz@proyectoazteca.org or admin@proyectoazteca.org.
Volunteers make the difference for our families. Join a build day or clean-up.
Get in Touch
1601 E Business 83, San Juan, TX 78589
Mailing: PO Box 27, San Juan, TX 78589-0027
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(956) 702-3307 (o)
