Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,948 · Households served: 1,553 · Occupancy: 79% · ZIP codes served: 10
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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