Housing authoritiesTXCity of Lamesa
City of Lamesa
City of Lamesa is based in Lamesa, Dawson County, TX and administers 113 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code TX535. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 101. Occupancy: 89%. ZIP codes served: 4.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79331 | $1,290 | $1,300 | $1,600 | $2,000 | $2,460 |
| 79351 | $830 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,360 | $1,690 |
| 79377 | $910 | $910 | $1,200 | $1,450 | $1,740 |
| 79713 | $1,290 | $1,300 | $1,600 | $2,000 | $2,460 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
City of Lamesa
601 S 1st St, Lamesa, TX 79331
Phone: (806) 872-2124
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About City of Lamesa
Overview
The City of Lamesa Housing Authority operates a voucher-only Section 8 program, administering 113 vouchers. This program serves 101 households, with an occupancy rate of 89%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in the community.
Scale and standing
Among the 160 housing authorities in Texas that offer Section 8 vouchers, the City of Lamesa ranks 121st in terms of voucher size. While it is not the largest, it plays a crucial role in providing housing assistance to the local population. The authority's focus on vouchers allows it to support a significant number of families in need within Dawson County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $980 to $1690, with an average of $1358. This is slightly below the state average of $1378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 79331 at $1690, while the lowest is in ZIP code 79351 at $980.
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.