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Runge Housing Authority
Runge Housing Authority is based in Runge, Karnes County, TX and administers 51 public housing units.
HUD PHA code TX165. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 36. Occupancy: 72%. ZIP codes served: 10.
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78111 | $870 | $910 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,690 |
| 78113 | $990 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,680 | $1,900 |
| 78116 | $810 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,430 | $1,690 |
| 78117 | $880 | $940 | $1,150 | $1,490 | $1,690 |
| 78118 | $790 | $910 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,690 |
| 78119 | $1,040 | $1,040 | $1,300 | $1,560 | $1,780 |
| 78140 | $720 | $790 | $1,020 | $1,400 | $1,480 |
| 78141 | $800 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,690 |
| 78144 | $800 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,690 |
| 78151 | $830 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,690 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Runge Housing Authority
Phone: (830) 239-4691
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About Runge Housing Authority
Overview
The Runge Housing Authority operates 51 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 36 households, with an occupancy rate of 72%. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options for eligible residents in Runge, Texas.
Scale and standing
The Runge Housing Authority ranks second among the three housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peers include the Kenedy Housing Authority, which administers 37 Section 8 vouchers, and the Falls City Housing Authority, which, like Runge, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. Despite its smaller size, the Runge Housing Authority plays a significant role in providing low-rent housing in Karnes County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $990 to $1,350, with an average of $1,159. This is below the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 78119 at $1,350, while the lowest is in ZIP code 78140 at $990.
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.
- Kenedy Housing AuthorityKenedy, TX, 37 vouchers
- Falls City Housing AuthorityFalls City, TX
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.