HUD PIH directory · Section 8 / HCV

Housing Authority of Jefferson, Section 8 / HCV PHA profile

Housing Authority of Jefferson administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, TX, with 25 authorized HCV units (HUD High Performer size bracket). Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.

25
Authorized HCV units
1st
National size percentile
3rd
TX size percentile
215
TX FMR areas
HUD PIH FY25 directory TX · Section 8 / HCV 25 HCV units High Performer bracket 3rd percentile in TX
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How this PHA compares nearby

Authorized HCV units · HA vs nearby TX agencies

units
Source HUD PIH authorized-unit directory As of FY2025

The verdict

Housing Authority of Jefferson administers 25 authorized Housing Choice Vouchers - a smaller Section 8 agency, larger than 3% of TX agencies.

25
authorized Section 8 vouchers
1st
percentile by size, nationally
3rd
percentile in TX
50%
of assisted units are Section 8 vouchers
D
Composite Score
48/100
Housing Authority of Jefferson

Based on authorized voucher scale, HUD's own PHAS performance designation, and state-wide housing-cost context from federal sources -- not wait-list length, application difficulty, unit quality, or day-to-day service experience.

Scale F
25 units
Authorized Section 8 / HCV units, national percentile among reporting PHAs
HUD Performance A+
High Performer
HUD's own Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) designation
Cost Context C-
$1,015/mo
State-wide median 2BR payment standard (215 areas, 2026) -- not this PHA's specific service area
25 Section 8 units

Housing Authority of Jefferson, based in TX, appears in HUD's directory with a reported Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher authorization with 25 authorized Section 8 units (High Performer size bracket). The directory does not provide a current waitlist or application-status feed.

  • 3rd percentile by unit count in TX
  • HUD size bracket: High Performer
Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Section 8 / HCV units

25

Smaller agency nationally · High Performer bracket

Total authorized units

50

Mid-sized nationally · all programs combined

State-rank percentile

3 th

Bottom quartile among TX PHAs

2-BR standard range · TX

$973–$1,931 /mo

Median $1,015/mo · 2-BR

Section 8 / HCV share of Housing Authority of Jefferson authorized units 50.0%
HUD nationwide median

Compared to nationwide HUD median of 62%, PHAs with high HCV share typically focus on tenant-based assistance over project-based public housing.

How Housing Authority of Jefferson's total authorized units break down

50 total authorized units across all HUD programs at this agency, split into Section 8 / HCV and every other PIH line HUD reports for it.

Where Housing Authority of Jefferson sits among U.S. PHAs

By authorized Housing Choice Vouchers, across every PHA that runs them. Most are small; a handful of big-city authorities run the long right tail.

25 1st percentile higher than 1% of 2,129 voucher-running PHAs

0–10,000: 2,086 voucher-running PHAs (98%). This entry sits in this band. 10,000–20,000: 29 voucher-running PHAs (1%). Above this entry. 20,000–30,000: 8 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 30,000–40,000: 1 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 40,000–50,000: 1 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 50,000–60,000: 3 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 60,000–70,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 70,000–80,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 80,000–90,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 90,000–100,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 100,000–110,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 110,000–120,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 120,000–130,000: 1 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. This PHA 0 130,000 every voucher-running PHA, bucketed by value

Each bar is a 10,000-wide band; taller bars hold more voucher-running PHAs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source HUD PIH authorized-unit directory · FY2025

Inside HUD's Federal Record for Housing Authority of Jefferson

Housing Authority of Jefferson appears in HUD's Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Open Data set, one of 3,780 Public Housing Authorities nationwide running the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program alongside every other agency in TX. This agency's HUD authorization runs to 25 Section 8 / HCV units, out of 50 total authorized units when every HUD program is counted. Under HUD's PHAS scoring, this agency carries a "High Performer" designation, a bracket that affects how often it reports and how closely HUD oversees it.

By Section 8 unit count among TX agencies, it lands at the 3rd percentile, larger than 3% of its in-state peers. HUD logs its program type as "Combined," which determines which voucher streams (regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions) it can run. The HUD directory records an authorized-unit count, not a live vacancy or admissions status. Verify current program details directly with the agency.

its main line is 9036652671. Verify current programs, availability, and any application path directly with the agency. Across TX's 215 HUD FMR areas, the FY2026 2-bedroom payment standard runs $973-$1,931/month (median $1,015); Housing Authority of Jefferson sets its own figure within 90-110 percent of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the exact number for your metro before signing anything.

Contact this PHA

Phone
9036652671
Fax
9036651037
Email
JHA505@sbcglobal.net
Executive Director
JHA505@sbcglobal.net · 9036652671
How to apply at Housing Authority of Jefferson

How to use this PHA record

HUD's directory reports 25 authorized Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher units for Housing Authority of Jefferson. That is a reported authorization field, not a live waitlist, application, eligibility, or availability feed.

Use the contact details above to verify an agency's current programs and instructions directly. PlainVoucher does not predict an individual wait time, recommend an application path, or infer a household's eligibility from this directory record.

Payment standard reference

Payment standards are set per HUD FMR area, not per agency. Across TX's 215 HUD FMR areas, the FY2026 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $973–$1,931/month (median $1,015). These are area reference amounts, not a payment promise from Housing Authority of Jefferson for a particular household or unit.

Find your exact number: look up the 2-, 1-, and 3-bedroom payment standards for your metro with the payment-standard lookup tool, then confirm the current figure with the agency before relying on it. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide for the source-backed area context.

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What to do with this PHA profile

Housing Authority of Jefferson is a HUD PIH directory record with 25 authorized HCV units.

  • Open the Texas state directory for PHA-count vs authorized-HCV context. Texas PHAs
  • Look up the HUD Fair Market Rent schedule that covers this market before reading payment-standard ranges. Payment standards
  • Read the process guides for waitlists, income limits, and portability - they explain HUD rules, not whether a household should apply. Guides hub

PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or this PHA. Directory figures are informational only. Eligibility, waitlist status, and application routes are set by the PHA and change frequently - confirm with the agency directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the HUD record show for Housing Authority of Jefferson?

HUD's PIH directory reports 25 authorized Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher units for Housing Authority of Jefferson in TX. That authorization is a reported program-size field, not proof of a current waitlist, application route, eligibility decision, or available voucher.

Can I apply through this Housing Authority of Jefferson profile?

No. PlainVoucher's HUD directory record does not carry a live application or waitlist feed. Use the agency contact details to verify current programs, availability, application instructions, and eligibility directly before relying on this profile.

Is Housing Authority of Jefferson part of HUD?

HUD lists Housing Authority of Jefferson in its Public and Indian Housing directory as a local Public Housing Authority. This profile preserves HUD's reported record and contact fields; it does not establish the agency's current services or policies.

How should I read the payment-standard reference?

Payment standards vary by HUD Fair Market Rent area. PlainVoucher shows the published area reference, not a payment promise for a specific agency, household, or unit; confirm the current local figure directly before signing a lease.

Related guides

Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). The PHA directory source was consolidated in April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2026. If any contact detail has changed, please email corrections@plainvoucher.com. See our methodology for how we compile and cross-reference this data.

⚠ Disclaimer. PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or with Housing Authority of Jefferson. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for consulting the PHA directly about eligibility, waitlist status, or application procedures.

Read our methodology, how this data is sourced, computed, and verified. · Verify with HUD →

Source and method. PlainVoucher compiles public HUD and U.S. Census release data into a searchable reference. Release periods and source boundaries are identified on each data surface; PlainVoucher does not determine eligibility, waitlist status, payment standards, or local PHA rules. Read our editorial standards and corrections policy, methodology, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-09-02.