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Uvalde Housing Authority
Uvalde Housing Authority is based in Uvalde, Uvalde County, TX and administers 265 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code TX421. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 235. Occupancy: 88%. ZIP codes served: 8.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01 (Uvalde Housing Authority (TX)).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $850 |
| 1 bedroom | $856 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,123 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,488 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,751 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Project-based vouchers | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Uvalde Housing Authority
1700 Garner Field Rd, Uvalde, TX 78801
Phone: (830) 278-7161
Official website: uvaldeha.org
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About Uvalde Housing Authority
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.