Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 68 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 66 · Occupancy: 97% · ZIP codes served: 9
The Housing Authority of Wortham operates 68 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 66 households with a 97% occupancy rate. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options for residents in Wortham, Texas.
The Housing Authority of Wortham ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peer, the Housing Authority of Teague, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite the lack of vouchers, the Housing Authority of Wortham stands out for its significant public housing portfolio and high occupancy rate.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1490, with an average of $1046. This is lower than the state average of $1378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 75859 at $1490, while the lowest is in ZIP code 75848 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75831 | $830 | $830 | $1,060 | $1,400 | $1,420 |
| 75838 | $810 | $840 | $1,040 | $1,380 | $1,410 |
| 75840 | $800 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,450 | $1,510 |
| 75848 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,470 |
| 75855 | $790 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,380 | $1,410 |
| 75859 | $1,170 | $1,210 | $1,550 | $2,130 | $2,200 |
| 75860 | $840 | $870 | $1,090 | $1,480 | $1,540 |
| 76667 | $790 | $880 | $1,040 | $1,410 | $1,500 |
| 76693 | $800 | $820 | $1,060 | $1,450 | $1,500 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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