Program: Combined · Public housing units: 73 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,355 · Households served: 1,163 · Occupancy: 81% · ZIP codes served: 11
The Housing Authority City of Odessa operates 73 public housing units and administers 1,355 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,163 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 81% and offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
The Housing Authority City of Odessa ranks 32nd in the state of Texas by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 160 authorities. This places it among the larger voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting housing needs within Ector County and beyond.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,510 to $1,910, with an average of $1,635. This is higher than the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 79765 at $1,910, while the lowest is in ZIP code 79764 at $1,510.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79741 | $1,150 | $1,230 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,080 |
| 79758 | $1,290 | $1,350 | $1,680 | $2,060 | $2,410 |
| 79759 | $1,150 | $1,230 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,080 |
| 79761 | $1,130 | $1,190 | $1,470 | $1,750 | $2,010 |
| 79762 | $1,210 | $1,290 | $1,600 | $1,910 | $2,190 |
| 79763 | $1,130 | $1,150 | $1,440 | $1,730 | $2,000 |
| 79764 | $1,130 | $1,150 | $1,440 | $1,730 | $2,000 |
| 79765 | $1,360 | $1,450 | $1,800 | $2,170 | $2,450 |
| 79766 | $1,290 | $1,310 | $1,610 | $2,060 | $2,410 |
| 79769 | $1,150 | $1,230 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,080 |
| 79776 | $1,150 | $1,230 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,080 |
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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