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Section 8 in Corpus Christi, TX, TX: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities

Corpus Christi, TX metro area. FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether landlords can legally refuse a voucher. Every figure comes straight from HUD data.

2-bedroom FMR (FY2026)
$1,407
HUD
Active vouchers
4,379
91% utilized
Housing authorities
7
serving this metro
Voucher protection
State preempts

Fair Market Rent by bedroom count

HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.

BedroomsFMRPayment standard (90 to 110%)
Efficiency (studio)$1,059$953 to $1,165
1-bedroom$1,072$965 to $1,179
2-bedroom$1,407$1,266 to $1,548
3-bedroom$1,910$1,719 to $2,101
4-bedroom$2,116$1,904 to $2,328

Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Corpus Christi covers up to $1,407 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,266 to $1,548.

Voucher demand in this metro

Active vouchers
4,379
Occupied
3,967
Utilization
91%

Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means most vouchers issued here are already placed in a unit, so landlords who accept vouchers fill vacancies from a deep, reliable applicant pool.

Housing authorities serving Corpus Christi

7 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Apply with (or contact) the PHA that covers the specific address.

  • Corpus Christi Housing Authority

    Corpus Christi , TX · TX008 · 3,524 HCV units

    Status unknown
    3618893300

  • Robstown Housing Authority

    Robstown , TX · TX163 · 260 HCV units

    Status unknown
    3613874525

  • Aransas Pass Housing Authority

    Aransas Pass , TX · TX313 · 215 HCV units

    Status unknown
    3617583032

  • Sinton Housing Authority

    Sinton , TX · TX174 · 185 HCV units

    Status unknown
    3613641901

  • Gregory Housing Authority

    Gregory , TX · TX302 · 100 HCV units

    Status unknown
    3616435014

  • Mathis Housing Authority

    Mathis , TX · TX164 · 95 HCV units

    Status unknown
    3615473315

  • Ingleside Housing Authority

    Ingleside , TX · TX317

    Status unknown
    3617767812

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Corpus Christi, TX?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Corpus Christi, TX can legally decline Section 8 applicants. Listing on a voucher-friendly marketplace is the fastest way to find the landlords who do accept.

Texas has NO statewide SOI protection AND state law preempts city ordinances. Austin passed protection in 2014, Texas legislature struck it down in 2015. Landlords in Texas can legally refuse vouchers.

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Counties in the Corpus Christi metro

County pages show the local voucher count, the housing authorities that serve it, and ZIP-level rent limits where HUD publishes them.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Corpus Christi?
In the Corpus Christi, TX metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,407 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,266 to $1,548 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Corpus Christi?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Corpus Christi, TX metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,059, 1-bedroom $1,072, 2-bedroom $1,407, 3-bedroom $1,910, 4-bedroom $2,116. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Corpus Christi?
Section 8 in Corpus Christi is administered by Corpus Christi Housing Authority, Robstown Housing Authority, Aransas Pass Housing Authority and other local housing authorities. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.

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Rent limits from HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.