Houston Housing Authority
2640 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX, 77057 · ~21,525 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Houston, TX (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.
Who this agency serves
Houston Housing Authority served 19,500 households across 21,551 units (90% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.3 people, an average annual income of $16,263, and pays an average of $431 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 19,500 of 21,551 units
- Avg. household income
- $16,263
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $431
- Avg. household size
- 2.3 people
- Households with children
- 41%
- Head of household 62+
- 29%
- Head of household with a disability
- 44%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 14 months
Unit mix: 33% 1-bedroom, 30% 2-bedroom, 36% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 12 developments with an average score of 86 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Heights Apartments | Houston | 99 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jan 2024 |
| LYERLY APARTMENTS | Houston | 98 High Performer | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
| OXFORD PLACE | Houston | 94 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jan 2024 |
| FOREST GREEN TOWNHOMES | Houston | 93 High Performer | UPCS | Feb 2016 |
| IRVINTON VILLAGE | Houston | 91 High Performer | UPCS | Oct 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Apartments | Houston | 91 High Performer | UPCS | Dec 2022 |
| Kennedy Place Apartments | Houston | 90 High Performer | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
| BELLERIVE APARTMENTS | Houston | 89 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| KELLY VILLAGE | Houston | 82 Standard | NSPIRE | Jan 2024 |
| Heatherbrook | Houston | 77 Standard | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| Fulton Village Apartments | Houston | 71 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| CUNEY HOMES | Houston | 55 Troubled | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Houston Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.