Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,851 · Households served: 1,043 · Occupancy: 56% · ZIP codes served: 17
The City of Amarillo Housing Authority operates a Section 8 voucher-only program, administering 1,851 vouchers. These vouchers serve 1,043 households, with an occupancy rate of 56%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families.
The City of Amarillo Housing Authority ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in terms of voucher count. Its peer, Panhandle Community Services, administers 2,071 vouchers. On a broader scale, the authority holds the 25th position among 160 housing authorities in Texas by the number of Section 8 vouchers issued.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,050 to $1,360, with an average of $1,127. This is lower than the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 79118 at $1,360, while the lowest is in ZIP code 79104 at $1,050.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79010 | $830 | $920 | $1,140 | $1,550 | $1,700 |
| 79036 | $760 | $850 | $1,040 | $1,430 | $1,610 |
| 79058 | $780 | $840 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,690 |
| 79068 | $760 | $860 | $1,050 | $1,430 | $1,590 |
| 79098 | $810 | $910 | $1,130 | $1,500 | $1,690 |
| 79101 | $730 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,390 | $1,570 |
| 79102 | $730 | $830 | $1,020 | $1,390 | $1,570 |
| 79103 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,230 | $1,680 | $1,860 |
| 79104 | $730 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,390 | $1,570 |
| 79106 | $800 | $910 | $1,110 | $1,520 | $1,680 |
| 79107 | $760 | $870 | $1,060 | $1,450 | $1,610 |
| 79108 | $780 | $880 | $1,080 | $1,480 | $1,650 |
| 79109 | $840 | $950 | $1,160 | $1,580 | $1,760 |
| 79111 | $930 | $1,050 | $1,290 | $1,760 | $1,960 |
| 79118 | $990 | $1,120 | $1,370 | $1,870 | $2,080 |
| 79121 | $770 | $870 | $1,070 | $1,460 | $1,620 |
| 79124 | $850 | $960 | $1,180 | $1,610 | $1,790 |
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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