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14 units, 7 duplexes: Texas GLO, San Juan Housing Authority break ground on new cottages
By Claudia Torres at ValleyCentral
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Local and state officials broke ground Wednesday to mark the construction of new affordable housing in San Juan. Fourteen new units across seven duplexes will make up the San Juan Cottages, a project directly responding to rental housing losses caused by storm d...
Key takeaway Fourteen new units across seven duplexes will make up the San Juan Cottages, a project directly responding to rental housing losses caused by storm damage.
Why this matters in The Brownsville
The San Juan Cottages project addresses a pressing concern in the Rio Grande Valley, where storm damage has led to a shortage of affordable housing options. As a region prone to Gulf hurricanes, the Valley's housing stock is often vulnerable to destruction, displacing low-income families and individuals. The collaboration between the Texas General Land Office and the San Juan Housing Authority demonstrates a commitment to rebuilding and providing affordable housing solutions. This project's focus on duplexes and cottages may also serve as a model for future developments in nearby Brownsville , where similar housing challenges exist. The city's own experiences with hurricane damage and its ongoing efforts to revitalize neighborhoods make this type of affordable housing initiative particularly relevant. As the San Juan Cottages take shape, Brownsville residents may look to this project as an example of how to address their own housing needs and mitigate the impact of future storms.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral ·
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What is this story about? HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Local and state officials broke ground Wednesday to mark the construction of new affordable housing in San Juan. Fourteen new units across seven duplexes will make up the San Juan Cottages, a project directly responding to rental housing losses caused by storm d...
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