Section 8 apartments in South Lamar, Austin

South Lamar is in the South area, primarily within ZIP code 78704. Austin is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro, so the Housing Choice Voucher payment standards below are specific to this ZIP.

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Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 78704

Small-Area FMR · 2026
BedroomsPayment standard / mo
Studio$1,670
1 bedroom$1,770
2 bedrooms$2,100
3 bedrooms$2,660
4 bedrooms$3,130

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.

Payment standards by ZIP code in South Lamar: 78704, 78745

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Governing PHA

Austin Housing Authority

HUD PHA code TX001 · 7,047 HCV vouchers

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Address
1124 S Ih 35 , Austin , TX

Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs

HUD PHA code TX901 · 1,877 HCV vouchers

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Address
221 E 11th St , Austin , TX

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