Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 16 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 16 · Occupancy: 100% · ZIP codes served: 6
The Housing Authority of Newcastle operates 16 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 16 households with a 100% occupancy rate. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within Young County, Texas.
The Housing Authority of Newcastle is one of two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Young County. It ranks second among these authorities by the number of public housing units managed. Its peer, the Housing Authority of Olney, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite its smaller scale, the Housing Authority of Newcastle plays a crucial role in providing housing solutions for the community.
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $970 to $1,060, with an average of $1,015. This is lower than the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 76450 at $1,060, while the lowest is in ZIP code 76372 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76372 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,470 |
| 76374 | $770 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,410 | $1,590 |
| 76424 | $770 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,470 |
| 76450 | $860 | $870 | $1,130 | $1,560 | $1,630 |
| 76460 | $800 | $840 | $1,060 | $1,460 | $1,550 |
| 76481 | $840 | $880 | $1,100 | $1,510 | $1,590 |
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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