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Housing Authority of the City of Laredo
Housing Authority of the City of Laredo is based in Laredo, Webb County, TX and administers 1,738 Section 8 vouchers and 764 public housing units.
HUD PHA code TX011. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,356. Occupancy: 94%. ZIP codes served: 10.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asherton | $794 | $932 | $1,022 | $1,421 | $1,504 | $1,647 |
| Laredo | $1,004 | $1,010 | $1,219 | $1,574 | $1,629 | $1,961 |
| Zapata | $784 | $789 | $1,022 | $1,225 | $1,504 | $1,647 |
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 (Apartment/Low-Rise/Similar Small Units/High-Rise)), effective 2025-04-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $11 | $12 | $13 | $14 | $14 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $31 | $34 | $37 | $40 | $40 |
| Heating (Electric) | $10 | $12 | $14 | $16 | $18 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $9 | $10 | $12 | $13 | $15 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $5 | $7 | $9 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $9 | $9 | $14 | $20 | $26 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $7 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $19 |
| Other Electric | $26 | $31 | $44 | $56 | $68 |
| Air Conditioning | $29 | $35 | $48 | $61 | $75 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $7 | $8 | $11 | $14 | $17 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $20 | $23 | $31 | $40 | $48 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $15 | $18 | $23 | $28 | $33 |
| Electric Service Charge (Electric) | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Gas Service Charge (Natural Gas) | $32 | $32 | $32 | $32 | $32 |
| Range/Microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
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 Laredo
- Notice of Rescheduled Public Hearing and Extension of Public Comment Period
- LHA to open the HCV Waiting ListThe Housing Choice Voucher waiting list will be opening soon.
- LHA to open HCV Waiting ListThe Housing Authority of the City of Laredo will be opening its Housing Choice Voucher waiting list soon. Landlords and investors should prepare for an influx of new voucher holders seeking housing.
- Las oficinas de LHA cerrarán en conmemoración del Día de Acción de GraciasLHA offices will be closed for Thanksgiving Day.
- LHA Offices to close in observance of ThanksgivingLHA offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78019 | $870 | $870 | $1,080 | $1,350 | $1,550 |
| 78040 | $930 | $940 | $1,140 | $1,490 | $1,540 |
| 78041 | $960 | $970 | $1,170 | $1,530 | $1,580 |
| 78043 | $940 | $950 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $1,550 |
| 78044 | $900 | $910 | $1,120 | $1,420 | $1,550 |
| 78045 | $1,290 | $1,300 | $1,570 | $2,050 | $2,110 |
| 78046 | $970 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,540 | $1,590 |
| 78344 | $1,100 | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,880 | $2,090 |
| 78369 | $940 | $950 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $1,550 |
| 78371 | $950 | $960 | $1,160 | $1,520 | $1,560 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Laredo
2000 San Francisco Ave, Laredo, TX 78040
Phone: (956) 722-4521
Official website: larha.org
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of Laredo
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Laredo operates 764 public housing units and administers 1,738 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,356 households. The authority maintains a 94% occupancy rate and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Laredo ranks 28th in the state of Texas by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 160 authorities. This places it in the top third of Texas housing authorities in terms of voucher provision, highlighting its significant role in providing rental assistance to low-income families in Webb County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Laredo ranges from $1,060 to $1,560, with an average of $1,195. This is below the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 78045 at $1,560, while the lowest is in ZIP code 78019 at $1,060.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.