Housing authoritiesTXHousing Authority of the City of Bay City
Housing Authority of the City of Bay City
Housing Authority of the City of Bay City is based in Bay City, Matagorda County, TX and administers 270 Section 8 vouchers and 86 public housing units.
HUD PHA code TX035. Program type: Combined. Households served: 246. Occupancy: 69%. ZIP codes served: 14.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77414 | $1,030 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,590 | $1,990 |
| 77415 | $1,030 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,590 | $1,990 |
| 77419 | $930 | $950 | $1,130 | $1,440 | $1,790 |
| 77420 | $890 | $940 | $1,120 | $1,460 | $1,890 |
| 77428 | $910 | $930 | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,750 |
| 77440 | $950 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,840 |
| 77456 | $1,020 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,580 | $1,980 |
| 77457 | $1,030 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,590 | $1,990 |
| 77458 | $1,000 | $1,060 | $1,320 | $1,730 | $1,920 |
| 77465 | $910 | $930 | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,750 |
| 77468 | $1,020 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,570 | $1,970 |
| 77480 | $980 | $1,120 | $1,230 | $1,660 | $2,060 |
| 77482 | $890 | $970 | $1,140 | $1,500 | $1,770 |
| 77483 | $1,030 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,590 | $1,990 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Bay City
3012 Sycamore Ave, Bay City, TX 77414
Phone: (979) 245-2652
Official website: baycitypha.org
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About Housing Authority of the City of Bay City
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Bay City operates 86 public housing units and administers 270 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 246 households. With an occupancy rate of 69%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in need.
Scale and standing
Among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Housing Authority of the City of Bay City ranks first by voucher count, outpacing peers like the Housing Authority of the City of Palacios, which administers 60 vouchers. On a statewide scale, it holds the 87th position in terms of voucher size, out of 160 authorities in Texas.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,100 to $1,240, with an average of $1,161. This is below the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 77420 at $1,240, while the lowest is in ZIP code 77482 at $1,100.
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 PalaciosPalacios, TX, 60 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.