Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 140 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 133 · Occupancy: 95% · ZIP codes served: 12
The Housing Authority of Gilmer operates 140 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 133 households with a 95% occupancy rate. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within Upshur County, Texas.
The Housing Authority of Gilmer ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peer, the Housing Authority of Big Sandy, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite the lack of vouchers, Gilmer stands out for its significant number of public housing units and high occupancy rate, making it a key provider of affordable housing in the region.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,080 to $1,340, with an average of $1,182. This is lower than the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 75605 at $1,340, while the lowest is in ZIP code 75765 at $1,080.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75451 | $910 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,450 | $1,530 |
| 75494 | $910 | $920 | $1,100 | $1,450 | $1,550 |
| 75604 | $1,030 | $1,040 | $1,230 | $1,610 | $1,710 |
| 75605 | $1,130 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,770 | $1,900 |
| 75640 | $1,080 | $1,100 | $1,330 | $1,700 | $1,820 |
| 75644 | $970 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $1,600 |
| 75645 | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,240 | $1,620 | $1,720 |
| 75647 | $1,000 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,620 | $1,790 |
| 75683 | $940 | $960 | $1,150 | $1,520 | $1,640 |
| 75686 | $910 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,450 | $1,530 |
| 75755 | $920 | $930 | $1,100 | $1,450 | $1,530 |
| 75765 | $910 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,450 | $1,530 |
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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