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Athens Housing Authority
Athens Housing Authority is based in Athens, Henderson County, TX and administers 244 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code TX519. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 213. Occupancy: 87%. ZIP codes served: 16.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75124 | $800 | $870 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,570 |
| 75143 | $1,040 | $1,120 | $1,340 | $1,720 | $2,060 |
| 75147 | $850 | $880 | $1,070 | $1,360 | $1,610 |
| 75148 | $750 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,510 |
| 75156 | $790 | $870 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,580 |
| 75163 | $750 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,510 |
| 75751 | $850 | $940 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $1,700 |
| 75752 | $890 | $980 | $1,200 | $1,570 | $1,770 |
| 75756 | $890 | $980 | $1,200 | $1,570 | $1,770 |
| 75758 | $820 | $910 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,640 |
| 75763 | $930 | $980 | $1,230 | $1,530 | $1,800 |
| 75770 | $810 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,420 | $1,610 |
| 75778 | $910 | $980 | $1,230 | $1,600 | $1,760 |
| 75782 | $900 | $950 | $1,190 | $1,490 | $1,750 |
| 75803 | $980 | $990 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $1,840 |
| 75853 | $890 | $920 | $1,160 | $1,400 | $1,690 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Athens Housing Authority
805 N Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751
Phone: (903) 675-1898
Email updates
About Athens Housing Authority
Overview
The Athens Housing Authority operates exclusively through the Section 8 program, administering 244 vouchers. These vouchers support 213 households, with an occupancy rate of 87%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to low-income families in Henderson County.
Scale and standing
The Athens Housing Authority ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, including the Housing Authority of Malakoff and the Housing Authority of Trinidad, both of which do not administer any Section 8 vouchers. On a state level, it holds the 94th position out of 160 authorities that offer Section 8 vouchers in Texas.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1300, with an average of $1081. This is lower than the state average of $1378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 75143 at $1300, while the lowest is in ZIP code 75124 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 MalakoffMalakoff, TX
- Housing Authority of TrinidadTrinidad, TX
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.