Azteca | EDPC
Azteca | EDPC

About Us

Committed to Community Growth & Preservation

Strengthening Barrio Azteca through housing, education, and economic empowerment since 1982.

Who We Are

Azteca Economic Development was established in February 1982 and is committed to preserving Barrio Azteca, one of Laredo’s oldest and most historically recognized residential neighborhoods. Our goal is to preserve cultural roots and economic integrity by developing affordable housing and opportunities for low-income individuals.

Azteca Economic Development played a key role in the development of the Texas Border Low-Income Housing Coalition in the 1990s, creating multiple housing programs to address the housing needs of low-income individuals living in Colonias and communities along the Texas-Mexico border.

Since 1997, more than 1,500 low-income families have received housing assistance through Azteca Economic Development and Preservation Corporation, ensuring they never pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

Our Mission

Azteca Economic Development & Preservation Corporation is a nonprofit community development corporation whose mission is to provide safe and affordable housing and help area residents achieve self-sufficiency.

Our Goals & Objectives

Our mission is to provide comprehensive services in Barrio Azteca that promote and sustain economic opportunity using the Family Economic Success (FES) model, an initiative developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

The Family Economic Success initiative focuses on three key components:

Asset Building

Strategies to help families build wealth and save for the future.

Family Economic Support

Public and private support to help families establish credit, reduce debt, and increase financial security.

Workforce Development​

The skills and education needed to obtain quality jobs and develop long-term careers.

Expanding Our Services

Since 2017, Azteca Economic Development has expanded its services to include:

  • Low-income housing

    Safe, affordable housing for low-income families and individuals.

  • Financial literacy

    Workshops and counseling for budgeting, credit, and debt management.

  • Homebuyer education

    Guidance on mortgages, budgeting, and first-time homeownership.

  • Immigration services

    Legal assistance for visas, petitions, and citizenship applications.

  • Entrepreneur Support

    Support for entrepreneurs in planning and financial management.

  • Income tax preparation

    Free tax filing assistance through the VITA Program.

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