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Roma Housing Authority
Roma Housing Authority is based in Roma, Starr County, TX and administers 108 Section 8 vouchers and 56 public housing units.
HUD PHA code TX449. Program type: Combined. Households served: 153. Occupancy: 93%. ZIP codes served: 11.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78536 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,480 |
| 78545 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,480 |
| 78547 | $780 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,490 |
| 78548 | $830 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,510 | $1,580 |
| 78563 | $800 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 78582 | $780 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,490 |
| 78584 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,480 |
| 78585 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,480 |
| 78588 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,480 |
| 78591 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,480 |
| 78595 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Roma Housing Authority
301 N Canales Cir, Roma, TX 78584
Phone: (956) 849-1159
Email updates
About Roma Housing Authority
Overview
The Roma Housing Authority operates 56 public housing units and administers 108 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 153 households. With an occupancy rate of 93%, the authority offers a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options to the community.
Scale and standing
The Roma Housing Authority ranks second among the two authorities serving Starr County and Zapata County, with 108 Section 8 vouchers. Its peer, the Starr County Housing Authority, administers 218 vouchers. On a state level, the Roma Housing Authority holds the 124th position out of 160 authorities that offer Section 8 vouchers in Texas.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1060, with an average of $989. This is significantly lower than the state average of $1378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 78548 at $1060, while the lowest is in ZIP code 78588 at $970.
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.
- Starr County Housing AuthorityRio Grande City, TX, 218 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.