Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 404 · Households served: 295 · Occupancy: 73% · ZIP codes served: 10
The Hale County Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 404 Section 8 vouchers. It serves 295 households, with an occupancy rate of 73%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through its voucher program.
The Hale County Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peer, the Housing Authority of Hale Center, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. On a state level, the Hale County Housing Authority holds the 71st position out of 160 authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers in Texas.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Hale County ranges from $970 to $1150, with an average of $1020. This is lower than the state average of $1378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 79043 at $1150, while the lowest is in ZIP code 79021 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79021 | $710 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,560 |
| 79032 | $760 | $920 | $1,050 | $1,450 | $1,670 |
| 79041 | $710 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,560 |
| 79043 | $1,010 | $1,070 | $1,340 | $1,600 | $1,930 |
| 79052 | $800 | $880 | $1,070 | $1,470 | $1,760 |
| 79064 | $770 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,470 |
| 79072 | $720 | $950 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,580 |
| 79073 | $710 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,570 |
| 79250 | $740 | $920 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,750 |
| 79311 | $740 | $910 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,750 |
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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