Program: Combined · Public housing units: 56 · Section 8 vouchers: 108 · Households served: 153 · Occupancy: 93% · ZIP codes served: 11
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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