Housing authoritiesTXHousing Authority of the City of Galveston
Housing Authority of the City of Galveston
Housing Authority of the City of Galveston is based in Galveston, Galveston County, TX and administers 1,801 Section 8 vouchers and 451 public housing units.
HUD PHA code TX017. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,282. Occupancy: 100%. ZIP codes served: 19.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01 (City of Galveston).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,408 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,455 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,730 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,328 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,903 |
| 5 bedroom | $3,338 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multi-Family), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $6 | $9 | $12 | $16 | $20 |
| Heating (Electric) | $9 | $12 | $14 | $19 | $23 |
| Heating (Electric - Heat Pump) | $7 | $9 | $10 | $13 | $16 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $4 | $6 | $7 | $9 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $4 | $5 | $7 | $9 | $10 |
| Other Electric | $20 | $27 | $35 | $43 | $55 |
| Air Conditioning | $16 | $30 | $35 | $42 | $50 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $7 | $10 | $13 | $18 | $22 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $13 | $19 | $23 | $28 | $35 |
| Water | $13 | $16 | $18 | $29 | $35 |
| Sewer | $19 | $25 | $31 | $43 | $49 |
| Trash Collection | $29 | $29 | $29 | $29 | $29 |
| Range/Microwave | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Refrigerator | $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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77510 | $980 | $1,000 | $1,190 | $1,600 | $1,990 |
| 77511 | $910 | $1,070 | $1,170 | $1,590 | $1,960 |
| 77517 | $830 | $870 | $1,040 | $1,380 | $1,730 |
| 77518 | $1,170 | $1,200 | $1,420 | $1,910 | $2,370 |
| 77539 | $1,250 | $1,280 | $1,520 | $2,050 | $2,540 |
| 77546 | $1,500 | $1,540 | $1,830 | $2,460 | $3,050 |
| 77550 | $1,100 | $1,120 | $1,330 | $1,790 | $2,220 |
| 77551 | $1,260 | $1,290 | $1,530 | $2,060 | $2,560 |
| 77554 | $1,260 | $1,290 | $1,530 | $2,060 | $2,560 |
| 77555 | $1,100 | $1,120 | $1,330 | $1,790 | $2,220 |
| 77563 | $1,200 | $1,230 | $1,460 | $1,970 | $2,440 |
| 77565 | $1,470 | $1,510 | $1,790 | $2,410 | $2,990 |
| 77568 | $1,210 | $1,240 | $1,470 | $1,980 | $2,460 |
| 77573 | $1,470 | $1,500 | $1,780 | $2,400 | $2,980 |
| 77590 | $1,090 | $1,110 | $1,320 | $1,780 | $2,210 |
| 77591 | $1,110 | $1,140 | $1,350 | $1,820 | $2,260 |
| 77617 | $1,220 | $1,250 | $1,480 | $1,990 | $2,470 |
| 77623 | $1,070 | $1,090 | $1,310 | $1,750 | $2,170 |
| 77650 | $1,220 | $1,250 | $1,480 | $1,990 | $2,470 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Galveston
4700 Broadway St, Galveston, TX 77551
Phone: (409) 765-1904
Official website: ghatx.org
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About Housing Authority of the City of Galveston
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Galveston operates 451 public housing units and administers 1,801 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,282 households. The authority maintains a 100% occupancy rate and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Galveston ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Galveston County. It stands 27th in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 160 authorities in Texas. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the City of Texas City, administers 881 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Galveston ranges from $1,140 to $1,980, with an average of $1,492. This is higher than the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 77546 at $1,980, while the lowest is in ZIP code 77623 at $1,140.
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 Texas CityTexas City, TX, 881 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.