Housing authoritiesTXHousing Authority of the City of Waco
Housing Authority of the City of Waco
Housing Authority of the City of Waco is based in Waco, McLennan County, TX and administers 3,118 Section 8 vouchers and 538 public housing units.
HUD PHA code TX010. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,852. Occupancy: 78%. ZIP codes served: 29.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76524 | $920 | $1,040 | $1,320 | $1,740 | $1,800 |
| 76557 | $920 | $990 | $1,230 | $1,650 | $1,870 |
| 76561 | $890 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,540 | $1,870 |
| 76621 | $800 | $900 | $1,130 | $1,520 | $1,640 |
| 76622 | $770 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,440 | $1,600 |
| 76624 | $770 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,440 | $1,490 |
| 76630 | $850 | $960 | $1,210 | $1,590 | $1,610 |
| 76633 | $1,330 | $1,520 | $1,910 | $2,500 | $2,520 |
| 76638 | $1,030 | $1,170 | $1,480 | $1,930 | $1,950 |
| 76640 | $770 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,440 | $1,490 |
| 76643 | $1,130 | $1,290 | $1,620 | $2,120 | $2,130 |
| 76654 | $770 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,450 | $1,490 |
| 76655 | $1,090 | $1,240 | $1,570 | $2,060 | $2,110 |
| 76657 | $980 | $1,120 | $1,410 | $1,840 | $1,870 |
| 76664 | $790 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $1,500 |
| 76673 | $920 | $1,000 | $1,240 | $1,710 | $1,910 |
| 76682 | $950 | $1,070 | $1,360 | $1,810 | $1,940 |
| 76689 | $890 | $990 | $1,250 | $1,650 | $1,870 |
| 76691 | $800 | $910 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $1,550 |
| 76701 | $900 | $1,050 | $1,300 | $1,670 | $1,710 |
| 76704 | $770 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,440 | $1,490 |
| 76705 | $770 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,440 | $1,490 |
| 76706 | $890 | $1,020 | $1,280 | $1,670 | $1,680 |
| 76707 | $880 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,660 | $1,670 |
| 76708 | $910 | $1,030 | $1,300 | $1,700 | $1,710 |
| 76710 | $870 | $990 | $1,250 | $1,630 | $1,640 |
| 76711 | $1,070 | $1,210 | $1,530 | $2,000 | $2,010 |
| 76712 | $1,060 | $1,210 | $1,520 | $1,980 | $2,000 |
| 76798 | $890 | $1,020 | $1,280 | $1,670 | $1,680 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Waco
4400 Cobbs Dr, Waco, TX 76710
Phone: (254) 752-0324
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of Waco
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Waco operates 538 public housing units and administers 3,118 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,852 households. With an occupancy rate of 78%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a significant provider of affordable housing in McLennan County.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Waco ranks first among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the 13th position in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 160 authorities statewide. Peer authorities such as the Housing Authority of McGregor and the Housing Authority of City of Moody do not administer any Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,240 to $1,640, with an average of $1,323. This is slightly below the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 76633 at $1,640, while the lowest is in ZIP code 76557 at $1,240.
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 McGregorMcGregor, TX
- Housing Authority of City of MoodyMoody, TX
- Housing Authority of MartMart, TX
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.