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Yoakum Housing Authority
Yoakum Housing Authority is based in Yoakum, Dewitt County, TX and administers 94 public housing units.
HUD PHA code TX326. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 71. Occupancy: 80%. ZIP codes served: 9.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77954 | $900 | $900 | $1,180 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 77974 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,650 | $1,960 |
| 77984 | $1,030 | $1,130 | $1,370 | $1,670 | $2,240 |
| 77994 | $850 | $870 | $1,130 | $1,400 | $1,630 |
| 77995 | $1,040 | $1,040 | $1,300 | $1,560 | $1,720 |
| 78141 | $800 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,690 |
| 78151 | $830 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,690 |
| 78164 | $1,040 | $1,040 | $1,300 | $1,560 | $1,720 |
| 78629 | $800 | $830 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,520 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Yoakum Housing Authority
712 Forrest St, Yoakum, TX 77995
Phone: (361) 293-5241
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About Yoakum Housing Authority
Overview
The Yoakum Housing Authority operates 94 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 71 households with an occupancy rate of 80%. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within Dewitt County.
Scale and standing
The Yoakum Housing Authority ranks third among the three housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peers include the Cuero Housing Authority, which administers 106 Section 8 vouchers, and the Yorktown Housing Authority, which, like Yoakum, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. Despite its lower ranking in voucher administration, Yoakum plays a significant role in providing public housing units in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $990 to $1,400, with an average of $1,151. This is below the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 77974 at $1,400, while the lowest is in ZIP code 78629 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.
- Cuero Housing AuthorityCuero, TX, 106 vouchers
- Yorktown Housing AuthorityYorktown, TX
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.