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Housing Authority of Port Arthur
Housing Authority of Port Arthur is based in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, TX and administers 3,081 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code TX034. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,571. Occupancy: 83%. ZIP codes served: 18.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Housing Authority of Port Arthur
- Port Arthur Fall Career Connection 2026The Housing Authority of Port Arthur is announcing a career event scheduled for the fall of 2026.
- Port Arthur Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Special Meeting for July 2, 2026The Port Arthur Housing Authority has scheduled a special meeting for its Board of Commissioners on July 2, 2026.
- Port Arthur Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting for March 25, 2025The Port Arthur Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on March 25, 2025.
- Port Arthur Affordable Housing Corporation Meeting March 24, 2026An emergency meeting notice and agenda have been posted for the Port Arthur Affordable Housing Corporation meeting on March 24, 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77613 | $880 | $890 | $1,100 | $1,430 | $1,760 |
| 77619 | $1,130 | $1,140 | $1,410 | $1,840 | $2,250 |
| 77622 | $950 | $960 | $1,170 | $1,550 | $1,910 |
| 77627 | $1,200 | $1,210 | $1,490 | $1,940 | $2,380 |
| 77629 | $950 | $960 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $1,900 |
| 77640 | $1,090 | $1,090 | $1,350 | $1,760 | $2,150 |
| 77642 | $930 | $930 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $1,840 |
| 77651 | $970 | $980 | $1,210 | $1,580 | $1,930 |
| 77655 | $1,090 | $1,090 | $1,350 | $1,760 | $2,150 |
| 77665 | $1,070 | $1,090 | $1,310 | $1,750 | $2,170 |
| 77701 | $870 | $870 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 77702 | $980 | $990 | $1,220 | $1,590 | $1,950 |
| 77703 | $860 | $870 | $1,070 | $1,390 | $1,710 |
| 77705 | $830 | $830 | $1,030 | $1,340 | $1,640 |
| 77706 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,330 | $1,730 | $2,120 |
| 77707 | $1,130 | $1,140 | $1,410 | $1,840 | $2,250 |
| 77708 | $990 | $1,000 | $1,230 | $1,600 | $1,960 |
| 77713 | $1,240 | $1,250 | $1,540 | $2,010 | $2,460 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Port Arthur
920 Dequeen Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Phone: (409) 984-2621
Official website: pahousing.org
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About Housing Authority of Port Arthur
Overview
The Housing Authority of Port Arthur operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 3,081 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers serve 2,571 households, with an occupancy rate of 83%. The authority's combined program type encompasses both public housing and voucher assistance, though it currently manages no public housing units.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of Port Arthur ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Beaumont-Port Arthur area. It holds the 14th position in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers, out of 160 authorities statewide. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the City of Beaumont, administers 2,148 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1,410, with an average of $1,146. This is below the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 77713 at $1,410, while the lowest is in ZIP code 77705 at $970.
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 the City of BeaumontBeaumont, TX, 2,148 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.