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Housing Authority of the City of Abilene
Housing Authority of the City of Abilene is based in Abilene, Taylor County, TX and administers 1,802 Section 8 vouchers and 213 public housing units.
HUD PHA code TX327. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,976. Occupancy: 98%. ZIP codes served: 17.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | $816 | $848 | $1,112 | $1,403 | $1,668 | $1,918 |
| Callahan, Jones & Taylor | $1,038 | $1,045 | $1,328 | $1,728 | $2,089 | $2,402 |
| Coleman | $821 | $827 | $1,085 | $1,301 | $1,595 | $1,834 |
| Comanche | $759 | $764 | $1,002 | $1,394 | $1,475 | $1,696 |
| Eastland | $779 | $888 | $1,002 | $1,394 | $1,681 | $1,933 |
| Fisher | $774 | $778 | $1,002 | $1,202 | $1,475 | $1,696 |
| Haskell | $779 | $801 | $1,002 | $1,394 | $1,597 | $1,836 |
| Kent | $813 | $835 | $1,045 | $1,361 | $1,538 | $1,769 |
| Knox | $779 | $801 | $1,002 | $1,304 | $1,475 | $1,696 |
| McCulloch | $836 | $889 | $1,076 | $1,401 | $1,584 | $1,822 |
| Mitchell | $851 | $856 | $1,124 | $1,463 | $1,653 | $1,901 |
| Nolan | $797 | $834 | $1,025 | $1,426 | $1,719 | $1,977 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (MULTl-FAMILY), effective 2025-09-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $8 | $12 | $17 | $20 | $25 |
| Heating (Bottled Gas) | $10 | $15 | $17 | $24 | $29 |
| Heating (Electric) | $13 | $16 | $23 | $26 | $33 |
| Heating (Electric - Heat Pump) | $9 | $11 | $16 | $18 | $23 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $5 | $7 | $8 | $10 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $1 | $1 | $2 | $4 | $5 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $3 | $5 | $7 | $8 | $10 |
| Other Electric | $16 | $24 | $29 | $37 | $45 |
| Air Conditioning | $16 | $23 | $29 | $36 | $42 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $8 | $12 | $15 | $18 | $23 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $10 | $15 | $19 | $22 | $29 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $14 | $20 | $24 | $30 | $39 |
| Water | $22 | $27 | $35 | $43 | $57 |
| Sewer | $19 | $23 | $30 | $36 | $43 |
| Trash Collection | $28 | $28 | $28 | $28 | $28 |
| Range/Microwave | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
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.
Latest from Housing Authority of the City of Abilene
- LANDLORDS: Start preparing now for new NSPIRE-V inspection standards!Landlords should begin preparing for the implementation of new NSPIRE-V inspection standards.
- Important Notice to HCV & PBV LandlordsThis is an important notice for landlords participating in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Project-Based Voucher (PBV) programs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79508 | $970 | $1,050 | $1,320 | $1,710 | $2,030 |
| 79519 | $910 | $920 | $1,150 | $1,490 | $1,790 |
| 79530 | $910 | $940 | $1,180 | $1,530 | $1,810 |
| 79536 | $1,100 | $1,200 | $1,500 | $1,950 | $2,310 |
| 79541 | $1,010 | $1,090 | $1,370 | $1,750 | $2,080 |
| 79561 | $910 | $920 | $1,150 | $1,490 | $1,790 |
| 79562 | $1,440 | $1,570 | $1,970 | $2,560 | $3,030 |
| 79563 | $910 | $920 | $1,150 | $1,490 | $1,790 |
| 79566 | $940 | $990 | $1,260 | $1,590 | $1,870 |
| 79567 | $910 | $920 | $1,150 | $1,490 | $1,790 |
| 79601 | $910 | $940 | $1,180 | $1,540 | $1,820 |
| 79602 | $970 | $1,050 | $1,320 | $1,710 | $2,030 |
| 79603 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,620 | $1,920 |
| 79605 | $980 | $1,030 | $1,290 | $1,680 | $1,980 |
| 79606 | $1,000 | $1,090 | $1,370 | $1,780 | $2,110 |
| 79607 | $1,170 | $1,280 | $1,600 | $2,080 | $2,460 |
| 79699 | $910 | $940 | $1,180 | $1,540 | $1,820 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Abilene
1149 E South 11th St, Abilene, TX 79602
Phone: (325) 676-6385
Official website: abileneha.org
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of Abilene
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Abilene operates 213 public housing units and administers 1,802 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,976 households. With an occupancy rate of 98%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a significant provider of affordable housing in Taylor County.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Abilene ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It is also the 26th largest authority by voucher count in Texas, out of 160 authorities statewide. Its peer, the Housing Authority of Merkel, administers 23 Section 8 vouchers, highlighting the substantial scale of Abilene's operations.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,090 to $1,900, with an average of $1,273. This is slightly below the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 79562 at $1,900, while the lowest is in ZIP code 79567 at $1,090.
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 MerkelMerkel, TX, 23 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.