Program: Combined · Public housing units: 72 · Section 8 vouchers: 37 · Households served: 101 · Occupancy: 92% · ZIP codes served: 10
The Kenedy Housing Authority operates 72 public housing units and administers 37 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 101 households. With an occupancy rate of 92%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs to support local families in Karnes County, Texas.
The Kenedy Housing Authority ranks first among the three housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, including the Runge Housing Authority and Falls City Housing Authority, both of which do not administer Section 8 vouchers. On a state level, the Kenedy Housing Authority holds the 151st position out of 160 authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers in Texas.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $990 to $1,350, with an average of $1,159. This is lower than the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 78119 at $1,350, while the lowest is in ZIP code 78140 at $990.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78111 | $870 | $910 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,690 |
| 78113 | $990 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,680 | $1,900 |
| 78116 | $810 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,430 | $1,690 |
| 78117 | $880 | $940 | $1,150 | $1,490 | $1,690 |
| 78118 | $790 | $910 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,690 |
| 78119 | $1,040 | $1,040 | $1,300 | $1,560 | $1,780 |
| 78140 | $720 | $790 | $1,020 | $1,400 | $1,480 |
| 78141 | $800 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,690 |
| 78144 | $800 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,690 |
| 78151 | $830 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,690 |
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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