Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 45 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 38 · Occupancy: 84% · ZIP codes served: 15
The Waelder Housing Authority operates 45 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 38 households with an occupancy rate of 84%. The authority's primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the community.
The Waelder Housing Authority is one of four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Gonzales County. It ranks fourth among these authorities in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, alongside the Gonzales and Smiley Housing Authorities, which also do not offer Section 8 vouchers. In contrast, the Nixon Housing Authority administers 16 Section 8 vouchers.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $970 to $1760, with an average of $1222. This is slightly below the state average of $1378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 78959 at $1760, while the lowest is in ZIP code 78159 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77954 | $900 | $900 | $1,180 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 77984 | $1,030 | $1,130 | $1,370 | $1,670 | $2,240 |
| 77994 | $850 | $870 | $1,130 | $1,400 | $1,630 |
| 78122 | $750 | $830 | $1,060 | $1,440 | $1,540 |
| 78140 | $720 | $790 | $1,020 | $1,400 | $1,480 |
| 78159 | $710 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,410 | $1,470 |
| 78614 | $720 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,420 | $1,480 |
| 78629 | $800 | $830 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,520 |
| 78632 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78638 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,290 | $1,670 | $1,940 |
| 78648 | $920 | $970 | $1,160 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 78658 | $840 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,620 |
| 78677 | $720 | $790 | $1,020 | $1,410 | $1,480 |
| 78941 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78959 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
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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