Housing authoritiesTXPort Lavaca Housing Authority
Port Lavaca Housing Authority
Port Lavaca Housing Authority is based in Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, TX and administers 105 Section 8 vouchers and 50 public housing units.
HUD PHA code TX395. Program type: Combined. Households served: 122. Occupancy: 78%. ZIP codes served: 6.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77465 | $910 | $930 | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,750 |
| 77978 | $810 | $970 | $1,060 | $1,370 | $1,530 |
| 77979 | $1,040 | $1,040 | $1,300 | $1,560 | $1,720 |
| 77982 | $960 | $1,160 | $1,260 | $1,630 | $1,810 |
| 77983 | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,370 | $1,770 | $1,970 |
| 77990 | $860 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,440 | $1,570 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Port Lavaca Housing Authority
627 W George St Ofc 174, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Phone: (361) 552-8831
Email updates
About Port Lavaca Housing Authority
Overview
The Port Lavaca Housing Authority operates 50 public housing units and administers 105 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 122 households. With an occupancy rate of 78%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in need.
Scale and standing
The Port Lavaca Housing Authority ranks 127th in the state of Texas by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 160 authorities. While it is not the largest, it plays a significant role in providing housing assistance to the community. The authority's voucher count is comparable to other mid-sized agencies in the region, ensuring that a substantial number of families receive the support they need.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,080 to $1,310, with an average of $1,178. This is below the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 77983 at $1,310, while the lowest is in ZIP code 77978 at $1,080.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.