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Section 8 in Longview, TX, TX: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities

Longview, 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)
$1,260
HUD
Active vouchers
2,181
72% utilized
Housing authorities
8
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)$869$782 to $956
1-bedroom$960$864 to $1,056
2-bedroom$1,260$1,134 to $1,386
3-bedroom$1,511$1,360 to $1,662
4-bedroom$1,668$1,501 to $1,835

Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Longview covers up to $1,260 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,134 to $1,386.

Voucher demand in this metro

Active vouchers
2,181
Occupied
1,564
Utilization
72%

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 Longview

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

  • Longview Housing Authority

    Longview , TX · TX459 · 1,263 HCV units

    Status unknown
    9032371238

  • Housing Authority of Marshall

    Marshall , TX · TX457 · 665 HCV units

    Status unknown
    9039380717

  • Housing Authority of Tatum

    Tatum , TX · TX341 · 253 HCV units

    Status unknown
    9039476464

  • Housing Authority of Overton

    Overton , TX · TX068

    Status unknown
    9038346213

  • Housing Authority of the City of Gladewater

    Gladewater , TX · TX058

    Status unknown
    9038452493

  • Housing Authority of Henderson

    Henderson , TX · TX050

    Status unknown
    9036573444

  • Housing Authority of Big Sandy

    Big Sandy , TX · TX356

    Status unknown
    9036364914

  • Housing Authority of Gilmer

    Gilmer , TX · TX071

    Status unknown
    9038433141

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Longview, TX?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Longview, 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 Longview 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 Longview?
In the Longview, TX metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,260 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,134 to $1,386 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Longview?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Longview, TX metro, by bedroom size: studio $869, 1-bedroom $960, 2-bedroom $1,260, 3-bedroom $1,511, 4-bedroom $1,668. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Longview?
Section 8 in Longview is administered by Longview Housing Authority, Housing Authority of Marshall, Housing Authority of Tatum 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.