Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 503 · Households served: 492 · Occupancy: 97% · ZIP codes served: 9
The Midland County Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 503 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 492 households, with an occupancy rate of 97%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Midland County.
Among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Midland County Housing Authority ranks first by voucher count, significantly outpacing its peer, the Housing Authority of Midland, which has no Section 8 vouchers. On a broader scale, it holds the 61st position among 160 authorities in Texas that offer Section 8 vouchers, reflecting its substantial role in the region's housing assistance programs.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Midland County ranges from $1,690 to $1,960, with an average of $1,780. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 79703 at $1,960, while the lowest is in ZIP code 79701 at $1,690.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79701 | $1,290 | $1,320 | $1,680 | $2,080 | $2,410 |
| 79703 | $1,440 | $1,500 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,680 |
| 79705 | $1,380 | $1,450 | $1,850 | $2,290 | $2,490 |
| 79706 | $1,290 | $1,310 | $1,630 | $2,060 | $2,410 |
| 79707 | $1,340 | $1,410 | $1,800 | $2,230 | $2,410 |
| 79755 | $1,290 | $1,310 | $1,610 | $2,060 | $2,410 |
| 79765 | $1,360 | $1,450 | $1,800 | $2,170 | $2,450 |
| 79766 | $1,290 | $1,310 | $1,610 | $2,060 | $2,410 |
| 79782 | $1,320 | $1,410 | $1,790 | $2,160 | $2,460 |
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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