Housing authoritiesTXElgin Housing Authority
Elgin Housing Authority
Elgin Housing Authority is based in Elgin, Bastrop County, TX and administers 89 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code TX377. Program type: Combined. Households served: 64. Occupancy: 71%. ZIP codes served: 15.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (0XOWL-IDPLO +&96HFWLRQ 8). Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $4 | $6 | $8 | $10 |
| Heating (Electric) | $14 | $17 | $20 | $23 |
| Heating (Electric – Heat Pump) | $10 | $12 | $14 | $16 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $2 | $3 | $4 | $6 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $7 | $9 | $11 |
| Other Electric | $34 | $44 | $54 | $68 |
| Air Conditioning | $29 | $35 | $47 | $59 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $8 | $10 | $12 | $15 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $23 | $29 | $36 | $44 |
| Water | $45 | $53 | $61 | $70 |
| Sewer | $35 | $43 | $51 | $59 |
| Trash Collection | $22 | $22 | $22 | $22 |
| Range/Microwave | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 |
| Refrigerator | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78602 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78612 | $1,350 | $1,430 | $1,700 | $2,140 | $2,520 |
| 78616 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78617 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78621 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78650 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78653 | $1,430 | $1,510 | $1,790 | $2,260 | $2,650 |
| 78659 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78662 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78941 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78942 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78945 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78953 | $1,350 | $1,430 | $1,690 | $2,140 | $2,520 |
| 78957 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78959 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Elgin Housing Authority
515 Old McDade Rd, Elgin, TX 78621
Phone: (512) 281-2772
Official website: elginhousing.org
Email updates
About Elgin Housing Authority
Overview
The Elgin Housing Authority operates a Combined program, administering 89 Section 8 vouchers. It does not manage any public housing units, making it a voucher-only authority. The authority serves 64 households, with an occupancy rate of 71%.
Scale and standing
The Elgin Housing Authority ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Bastrop area. Its peers include the Smithville Housing Authority, which administers 48 vouchers, and the Bastrop Housing Authority, with 26 vouchers. On a state level, the Elgin Housing Authority holds the 134th position out of 160 authorities in terms of voucher size.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Elgin area ranges from $1,760 to $1,970, with an average of $1,781. This is higher than the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 78653 at $1,970, while the lowest is in ZIP code 78612 at $1,760.
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.
- Smithville Housing AuthoritySmithville, TX, 48 vouchers
- Bastrop Housing AuthorityBastrop, TX, 26 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.