Program: Combined · Public housing units: 55 · Section 8 vouchers: 726 · Households served: 675 · Occupancy: 86% · ZIP codes served: 30
The Hidalgo County Housing Authority operates 55 public housing units and administers 726 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 675 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 86% and operates a combined program, which includes both public housing and voucher assistance.
The Hidalgo County Housing Authority ranks fifth among the 14 authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the 54th position in terms of voucher count among the 160 housing authorities in Texas. Peer authorities in the region include the McAllen Housing Authority, which administers 1,384 vouchers, and the Edinburg Housing Authority, with 1,082 vouchers.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1,320, with an average of $1,035. This is below the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 78504 at $1,320, while the lowest is in ZIP code 78543 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78501 | $870 | $870 | $1,100 | $1,410 | $1,560 |
| 78503 | $930 | $940 | $1,180 | $1,510 | $1,670 |
| 78504 | $990 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,620 | $1,780 |
| 78516 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78537 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78538 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78539 | $880 | $890 | $1,120 | $1,440 | $1,580 |
| 78540 | $800 | $800 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,450 |
| 78541 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78542 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78543 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78549 | $800 | $800 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,450 |
| 78557 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78558 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78560 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78562 | $790 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,460 |
| 78563 | $800 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78565 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78569 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,470 |
| 78570 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78572 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78573 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78574 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78576 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78577 | $850 | $860 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,530 |
| 78579 | $800 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78589 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78595 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78596 | $800 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78599 | $840 | $850 | $1,070 | $1,370 | $1,510 |
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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