Program: Combined · Public housing units: 289 · Section 8 vouchers: 267 · Households served: 504 · Occupancy: 90% · ZIP codes served: 14
The San Marcos Housing Authority operates 289 public housing units and administers 267 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 504 households. With an occupancy rate of 90%, the authority runs a combined program, providing both public housing and rental assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
The San Marcos Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the 88th position in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers, out of 160 authorities that offer such assistance. Its peer, the Kyle Housing Authority, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers, highlighting the significant role San Marcos plays in providing rental assistance.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,420 to $2,780, with an average of $1,932. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 78739 at $2,780, while the lowest is in ZIP code 78623 at $1,420.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78130 | $1,280 | $1,390 | $1,680 | $2,170 | $2,520 |
| 78610 | $1,510 | $1,590 | $1,890 | $2,380 | $2,800 |
| 78619 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78620 | $1,500 | $1,590 | $1,890 | $2,390 | $2,800 |
| 78623 | $1,120 | $1,190 | $1,440 | $1,850 | $2,130 |
| 78640 | $1,410 | $1,490 | $1,770 | $2,230 | $2,620 |
| 78652 | $2,170 | $2,300 | $2,730 | $3,440 | $4,040 |
| 78656 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78663 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78666 | $1,120 | $1,190 | $1,410 | $1,780 | $2,090 |
| 78676 | $1,250 | $1,320 | $1,570 | $1,980 | $2,320 |
| 78736 | $1,590 | $1,680 | $2,000 | $2,520 | $2,960 |
| 78737 | $1,890 | $2,000 | $2,370 | $2,990 | $3,510 |
| 78739 | $2,170 | $2,300 | $2,730 | $3,440 | $4,040 |
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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