Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 140 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 128 · Occupancy: 91% · ZIP codes served: 15
The Gonzales Housing Authority operates 140 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 128 households with an occupancy rate of 91%. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options for eligible residents.
The Gonzales Housing Authority ranks second among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peers include the Nixon Housing Authority, which administers 16 Section 8 vouchers, and the Smiley and Waelder Housing Authorities, which do not administer any vouchers. Despite not offering Section 8 vouchers, the Gonzales Housing Authority stands out for its significant number of public housing units and strong occupancy rate.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $970 to $1760, with an average of $1222. This is slightly below the state average of $1378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 78632 at $1760, while the lowest is in ZIP code 78159 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77954 | $900 | $900 | $1,180 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 77984 | $1,030 | $1,130 | $1,370 | $1,670 | $2,240 |
| 77994 | $850 | $870 | $1,130 | $1,400 | $1,630 |
| 78122 | $750 | $830 | $1,060 | $1,440 | $1,540 |
| 78140 | $720 | $790 | $1,020 | $1,400 | $1,480 |
| 78159 | $710 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,410 | $1,470 |
| 78614 | $720 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,420 | $1,480 |
| 78629 | $800 | $830 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,520 |
| 78632 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78638 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,290 | $1,670 | $1,940 |
| 78648 | $920 | $970 | $1,160 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 78658 | $840 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,620 |
| 78677 | $720 | $790 | $1,020 | $1,410 | $1,480 |
| 78941 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78959 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
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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