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Ark-Tex Council of Governments Housing Authority
Ark-Tex Council of Governments Housing Authority is based in Texarkana, Bowie County, TX and administers 1,948 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code TX499. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 1,553. Occupancy: 79%. ZIP codes served: 10.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-12-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie | $944 | $954 | $1,211 | $1,505 | $1,822 |
| Camp | $823 | $829 | $1,070 | $1,488 | $1,575 |
| Cass | $810 | $816 | $1,070 | $1,460 | $1,575 |
| Delta | $831 | $888 | $1,070 | $1,479 | $1,494 |
| Franklin | $947 | $973 | $1,217 | $1,459 | $1,791 |
| Hopkins | $1,001 | $1,047 | $1,226 | $1,618 | $1,623 |
| Lamar | $831 | $863 | $1,070 | $1,423 | $1,461 |
| Morris | $831 | $855 | $1,070 | $1,379 | $1,795 |
| Red River | $738 | $855 | $1,070 | $1,488 | $1,795 |
| Titus | $851 | $856 | $1,070 | $1,389 | $1,416 |
| Upshur | $1,107 | $1,114 | $1,318 | $1,766 | $1,863 |
| Wood | $775 | $895 | $1,124 | $1,386 | $1,537 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Ark-Tex Council of Governments Housing Authority
- Spotlight: Mary Beth RudelThe article features Leslie McBride, who has advanced from Accounting Assistant to Deputy Director at ATCOG over more than a decade.
- ATCOG Welcomes New Board President and Executive Committee MembersATCOG has a new Board President, Morris County Judge Doug Reeder, and three new Executive Committee members to guide regional priorities.
- Spotlight: Andrea AtkinsThe announcement features Leslie McBride, who has been with ATCOG for over a decade and is now serving as Deputy Director.
- Spotlight: Leslie McBrideThe article highlights Leslie McBride's career progression at ATCOG from Accounting Assistant to Deputy Director.
- ATCOG GIS Staff Gain Recognition at Esri User ConferenceATCOG GIS staff received recognition at the Esri User Conference for creating a global emergency numbers map.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75501 | $830 | $860 | $1,100 | $1,380 | $1,660 |
| 75503 | $1,010 | $1,050 | $1,340 | $1,680 | $2,020 |
| 75554 | $780 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,390 | $1,670 |
| 75559 | $780 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,280 | $1,540 |
| 75561 | $860 | $900 | $1,150 | $1,440 | $1,730 |
| 75567 | $780 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,280 | $1,540 |
| 75569 | $800 | $830 | $1,060 | $1,330 | $1,600 |
| 75570 | $780 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,280 | $1,540 |
| 75573 | $860 | $890 | $1,140 | $1,430 | $1,720 |
| 75574 | $780 | $800 | $1,030 | $1,320 | $1,590 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Ark-Tex Council of Governments Housing Authority
4808 Elizabeth St, Texarkana, TX 75503
Phone: (903) 832-8636
Official website: atcog.org/housing-programs-in-northeast-texas/landlords/elementor-8700
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About Ark-Tex Council of Governments Housing Authority
Overview
The Ark-Tex Council of Governments Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 1,948 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 1,553 households, with an occupancy rate of 79%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to low-income families in Bowie County, Texas.
Scale and standing
Among the six housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Ark-Tex Council of Governments Housing Authority ranks first by voucher count, significantly outpacing peers like the Housing Authority of Texarkana, which administers 1,066 vouchers. On a statewide level, it holds the 22nd position among 160 authorities with Section 8 vouchers, reflecting its substantial role in providing housing assistance in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $970 to $1,300, with an average of $1,050. This is below the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 75503 at $1,300, while the lowest is in ZIP code 75567 at $970.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of TexarkanaTexarkana, TX, 1,066 vouchers
- Housing Authority of De KalbDe Kalb, TX, 66 vouchers
- New Boston Property ManagementNew Boston, TX
- Maud Housing AuthorityMaud, TX
- Bowie County Housing AuthorityWake Village, TX
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.