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Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, TX
Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, TX is based in El Paso, El Paso County, TX and administers 6,245 Section 8 vouchers and 400 public housing units.
HUD PHA code TX003. Program type: Combined. Households served: 5,340. Occupancy: 84%. ZIP codes served: 31.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79821 | $810 | $980 | $1,160 | $1,580 | $1,940 |
| 79835 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79836 | $750 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,810 |
| 79838 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79849 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79853 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79901 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79902 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79903 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79904 | $760 | $920 | $1,090 | $1,480 | $1,820 |
| 79905 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79906 | $1,100 | $1,340 | $1,580 | $2,150 | $2,640 |
| 79907 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79908 | $1,200 | $1,450 | $1,720 | $2,340 | $2,870 |
| 79911 | $1,080 | $1,310 | $1,550 | $2,110 | $2,590 |
| 79912 | $960 | $1,170 | $1,380 | $1,880 | $2,310 |
| 79915 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79916 | $990 | $1,200 | $1,420 | $1,930 | $2,370 |
| 79918 | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,270 | $2,780 |
| 79920 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79922 | $970 | $1,190 | $1,400 | $1,920 | $2,340 |
| 79924 | $810 | $980 | $1,160 | $1,580 | $1,940 |
| 79925 | $780 | $950 | $1,120 | $1,520 | $1,870 |
| 79927 | $790 | $960 | $1,130 | $1,540 | $1,890 |
| 79928 | $850 | $1,030 | $1,220 | $1,660 | $2,040 |
| 79930 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79932 | $790 | $960 | $1,140 | $1,550 | $1,910 |
| 79934 | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,490 | $2,030 | $2,490 |
| 79935 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,200 | $1,630 | $2,010 |
| 79936 | $950 | $1,150 | $1,360 | $1,850 | $2,270 |
| 79938 | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,490 | $2,030 | $2,490 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, TX
304 Texas Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
Phone: (915) 849-3839
Official website: ephome.org
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About Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, TX
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, TX operates 400 public housing units and administers 6,245 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 5,340 households. With an occupancy rate of 84%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a significant provider of affordable housing in El Paso County.
Scale and standing
Among the four housing authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in the El Paso area, the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, TX ranks first by voucher count. It stands out with 6,245 vouchers, far exceeding its peers such as the Anthony Housing Authority with 458 vouchers and the El Paso County Housing Authority with 282 vouchers. On a statewide scale, it ranks 6th among 160 authorities with Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in El Paso ranges from $1,080 to $1,790, with an average of $1,274. This is slightly below the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 79908 at $1,790, while the lowest is in ZIP code 79901 at $1,080.
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.
- Anthony Housing AuthorityAnthony, TX, 458 vouchers
- El Paso County Housing AuthorityFabens, TX, 282 vouchers
- El Paso County Housing AuthorityFabens, TX
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.