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Big Spring Housing Authority
Big Spring Housing Authority is based in Big Spring, Howard County, TX and administers 385 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code TX485. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 210. Occupancy: 54%. ZIP codes served: 6.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79511 | $1,000 | $1,010 | $1,280 | $1,580 | $1,910 |
| 79713 | $1,290 | $1,300 | $1,600 | $2,000 | $2,460 |
| 79720 | $1,290 | $1,300 | $1,600 | $2,000 | $2,460 |
| 79721 | $940 | $950 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,800 |
| 79733 | $940 | $950 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,800 |
| 79748 | $1,290 | $1,300 | $1,600 | $2,000 | $2,460 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Big Spring Housing Authority
201 NE 7th St, Big Spring, TX 79720
Phone: (432) 263-4090
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About Big Spring Housing Authority
Overview
The Big Spring Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 385 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 210 households, with an occupancy rate of 54%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Howard County, Texas.
Scale and standing
Among the 160 housing authorities in Texas that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Big Spring Housing Authority ranks 75th in terms of the number of vouchers administered. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting low-income families in Howard County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the Big Spring Housing Authority ranges from $1,170 to $1,690, with an average of $1,447. This is slightly higher than the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 79713 at $1,690, while the lowest is in ZIP code 79721 at $1,170.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.