1 bedroom Section 8 apartments in MLK, Austin
A Section 8 voucher will cover up to $1,600/mo for a 1 bedroom unit in ZIP 78721 — the current Small-Area FMR for the MLK area.
State law limits local voucher protections
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.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 78721
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,510 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,600 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,900 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,410 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,830 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Governing PHA
Austin Housing Authority
HUD PHA code TX001 · 7,047 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 1124 S Ih 35 , Austin , TX
- Phone
- 5124774488
Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs
HUD PHA code TX901 · 1,877 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 221 E 11th St , Austin , TX
- Phone
- 5124753884