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Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville
Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville is based in Brownsville, Cameron County, TX and administers 2,904 Section 8 vouchers and 311 public housing units.
HUD PHA code TX007. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,934. Occupancy: 97%. ZIP codes served: 17.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | 100% of FMR |
| 1 bedroom | 100% of FMR |
| 2 bedroom | 100% of FMR |
| 3 bedroom | 100% of FMR |
| 4 bedroom | 100% of FMR |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2026-06-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $20 | $23 | $26 | $26 | $26 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $23 | $26 | $29 | $29 | $29 |
| Heating (Electric) | $4 | $4 | $5 | $5 | $6 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $3 | $4 | $4 | $5 | $6 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $6 | $9 | $12 | $14 | $17 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $6 | $9 | $12 | $15 | $21 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $3 | $4 | $5 | $7 | $8 |
| Other Electric | $12 | $14 | $19 | $24 | $29 |
| Air Conditioning | $13 | $16 | $22 | $28 | $34 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $14 | $14 | $23 | $29 | $37 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $15 | $15 | $26 | $32 | $41 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $7 | $8 | $10 | $12 | $14 |
| Water | $23 | $25 | $29 | $33 | $37 |
| Sewer | $24 | $27 | $34 | $41 | $48 |
| Trash Collection | $29 | $29 | $29 | $29 | $29 |
| Other specify: Electric Charge $7.23 | $7 | $7 | $7 | $7 | $7 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78520 | $830 | $890 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,510 |
| 78521 | $830 | $890 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,510 |
| 78526 | $980 | $1,040 | $1,230 | $1,640 | $1,770 |
| 78535 | $930 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,570 | $1,680 |
| 78550 | $840 | $900 | $1,060 | $1,420 | $1,520 |
| 78552 | $970 | $1,040 | $1,220 | $1,630 | $1,750 |
| 78559 | $900 | $970 | $1,140 | $1,520 | $1,640 |
| 78566 | $800 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,370 | $1,470 |
| 78567 | $800 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,370 | $1,470 |
| 78569 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,470 |
| 78575 | $970 | $1,040 | $1,220 | $1,630 | $1,750 |
| 78578 | $800 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,370 | $1,470 |
| 78583 | $800 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,370 | $1,470 |
| 78586 | $800 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,370 | $1,470 |
| 78592 | $850 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,440 | $1,550 |
| 78593 | $810 | $870 | $1,020 | $1,360 | $1,460 |
| 78597 | $1,180 | $1,260 | $1,490 | $1,990 | $2,140 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville
2606 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521
Phone: (956) 541-8315
Official website: hacb.us
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville operates 311 public housing units and administers 2,904 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,934 households. With an occupancy rate of 97%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a significant provider of affordable housing in Cameron County, Texas.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville ranks first among the six authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in the area, with 2,904 Section 8 vouchers. Its peers include the Cameron County Housing Authority, which administers 1,031 vouchers, and the Harlingen Housing Authority, with 830 vouchers. On a state level, the authority holds the 16th position in terms of voucher size among 160 housing authorities in Texas.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1,550, with an average of $1,104. This is below the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 78597 at $1,550, while the lowest is in ZIP code 78578 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.
- Cameron County Housing AuthorityBrownsville, TX, 1,031 vouchers
- Harlingen Housing AuthorityHarlingen, TX, 830 vouchers
- San Benito Housing AuthoritySan Benito, TX, 452 vouchers
- Port Isabel Housing AuthorityPort Isabel, TX, 120 vouchers
- Los Fresnos Housing AuthorityLos Fresnos, TX, 106 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.