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Housing Authority of the City of Texas City
Housing Authority of the City of Texas City is based in Texas City, Galveston County, TX and administers 881 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code TX032. Program type: Combined. Households served: 747. Occupancy: 84%. ZIP codes served: 19.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-10-01.
| 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 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $3 | $4 | $6 | $9 | $11 |
| Heating (Electric) | $8 | $12 | $16 | $18 | $21 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $4 | $4 | $5 | $6 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $7 | $9 | $10 | $12 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $6 | $9 | $11 | $13 | $16 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $20 | $26 | $35 | $42 | $48 |
| Other Electric | $30 | $39 | $48 | $61 | $74 |
| Water | $15 | $18 | $27 | $37 | $41 |
| Sewer | $16 | $20 | $26 | $33 | $37 |
| Trash Collection | $23 | $23 | $23 | $23 | $23 |
| Air Conditioning | $35 | $44 | $52 | $61 | $70 |
| Refrigerator | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Range Microwave | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Gas Surcharge | $22 | $22 | $22 | $22 | $22 |
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 Texas City
817 2nd Ave N, Texas City, TX 77590
Phone: (409) 945-4011
Official website: tchousing.net
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of Texas City
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Texas City operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 881 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 747 households, with an occupancy rate of 84%. The agency offers a combined program, integrating various forms of assistance to meet the housing needs of its community.
Scale and standing
Among the two housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Housing Authority of the City of Texas City ranks second by voucher count, following the Housing Authority of the City of Galveston, which administers 1,801 vouchers. On a broader scale, it holds the 46th position among 160 authorities in Texas based on the number of Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area 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 found 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 GalvestonGalveston, TX, 1,801 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.