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Longview Housing Authority
Longview Housing Authority is based in Longview, Gregg County, TX and administers 1,263 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code TX459. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 806. Occupancy: 63%. ZIP codes served: 10.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2024-05-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $12 | $14 | $16 | $17 | $19 |
| Heating (Electric) | $12 | $14 | $17 | $21 | $24 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $10 | $12 | $14 | $16 | $18 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $4 | $5 | $7 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $6 | $7 | $10 | $13 | $16 |
| Other Electric | $22 | $26 | $35 | $45 | $55 |
| Air Conditioning | $15 | $17 | $24 | $31 | $37 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $5 | $6 | $9 | $11 | $15 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $13 | $16 | $20 | $24 | $29 |
| Water | $15 | $15 | $19 | $23 | $27 |
| Sewer | $23 | $23 | $29 | $35 | $41 |
| Trash | $20 | $20 | $20 | $20 | $20 |
| Other specify: Electric Charge | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 |
| Other specify: Natural Gas Charge | $26 | $26 | $26 | $26 | $26 |
| 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 Longview Housing Authority
- Annual Litter Index Hits 8-Year Low as Longview Surpasses $1M in GrantsLongview Housing Authority reports an 8-year low in litter index and has secured over $1 million in grants.
- Nov. 12 Meeting Invites #Binfluencers to Promote RecyclingThe Longview Housing Authority is inviting social media influencers to promote recycling at their November 12th meeting.
- City Now Accepting Applications for Longview In View
- City Partners with Education by Design for Program at Broughton Recreation Center
- District 4 Councilman John Nustad Hosts Town MeetingDistrict 4 Councilman John Nustad is organizing a town meeting for community members.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75601 | $910 | $930 | $1,140 | $1,450 | $1,530 |
| 75602 | $910 | $940 | $1,150 | $1,460 | $1,570 |
| 75603 | $910 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,450 | $1,530 |
| 75604 | $1,030 | $1,040 | $1,230 | $1,610 | $1,710 |
| 75605 | $1,130 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,770 | $1,900 |
| 75641 | $910 | $920 | $1,130 | $1,450 | $1,530 |
| 75645 | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,240 | $1,620 | $1,720 |
| 75647 | $1,000 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,620 | $1,790 |
| 75662 | $940 | $990 | $1,210 | $1,620 | $1,790 |
| 75693 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $1,320 | $1,730 | $1,830 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Longview Housing Authority
1202 N 6th St, Longview, TX 75601
Phone: (903) 237-1238
Official website: longviewtexas.gov/3058/Housing-Choice-Voucher-Program-HCV
Email updates
About Longview Housing Authority
Overview
The Longview Housing Authority operates exclusively through Section 8 vouchers, administering 1,263 vouchers to serve 806 households. With an occupancy rate of 63%, the authority focuses on providing rental assistance without managing any public housing units. This voucher-only approach ensures that families can find suitable housing within the community.
Scale and standing
Among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Longview Housing Authority ranks first by voucher count, significantly outpacing the Housing Authority of the City of Gladewater, which does not administer any vouchers. On a statewide level, the Longview Housing Authority holds the 33rd position in terms of voucher size, out of 160 authorities in Texas that manage Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,080 to $1,340, with an average of $1,189. This is below the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 75605 at $1,340, while the lowest is in ZIP code 75601 at $1,080.
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 GladewaterGladewater, TX
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.