Housing authoritiesTXHousing Authority of Balmorhea
Housing Authority of Balmorhea
Housing Authority of Balmorhea is based in Balmorhea, Reeves County, TX and administers 22 public housing units.
HUD PHA code TX316. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 21. Occupancy: 95%. ZIP codes served: 5.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79718 | $840 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,390 | $1,560 |
| 79770 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,170 | $1,390 | $1,570 |
| 79772 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,610 |
| 79780 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,170 | $1,390 | $1,570 |
| 79785 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,170 | $1,390 | $1,570 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Balmorhea
PO Box 305, Balmorhea, TX 79718
Phone: (432) 375-2459
Email updates
About Housing Authority of Balmorhea
Overview
The Housing Authority of Balmorhea operates 22 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. The authority serves 21 households, maintaining a 95% occupancy rate. Its program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within Reeves County, Texas.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of Balmorhea ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Reeves and Ward Counties. Its peer, the Housing Authority of Pecos, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite the limited number of public housing units, Balmorhea's authority stands out for its high occupancy rate and focused service to the local community.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1,020 to $1,080, with an average of $1,068. This is lower than the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 79770, while the lowest is in ZIP code 79718.
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.
- Housing Authority of PecosPecos, TX
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.