Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 265 · Households served: 235 · Occupancy: 88% · ZIP codes served: 8
The Uvalde Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 265 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 235 households, with an occupancy rate of 88%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Uvalde County.
Among the 160 housing authorities in Texas that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Uvalde Housing Authority ranks 89th in terms of voucher size. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state, indicating a significant but not overwhelming presence in the local housing market.
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in Uvalde County ranges from $980 to $1,150, with an average of $1,068. This is lower than the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 78801 at $1,150, while the lowest is in ZIP code 78879 at $980.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78801 | $940 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,560 | $1,900 |
| 78802 | $910 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,510 | $1,840 |
| 78833 | $860 | $900 | $1,130 | $1,460 | $1,630 |
| 78838 | $850 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,420 | $1,720 |
| 78870 | $870 | $880 | $1,140 | $1,440 | $1,750 |
| 78879 | $790 | $860 | $1,040 | $1,340 | $1,580 |
| 78881 | $770 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,580 |
| 78884 | $840 | $860 | $1,100 | $1,410 | $1,650 |
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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