Section 8 apartments in ZIP 78744, Austin
ZIP 78744 covers the Dove Springs neighborhood in Austin. The HUD rent benchmarks below help you compare this ZIP. Your housing authority sets its own applicable payment standard and approves the rent using household income, utilities and program rules.
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.
General information, not legal advice. For help with a specific case, use HUD’s fair-housing resources.
HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 78744
Small-Area FMR · FY2027| Bedrooms | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,430 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,700 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,140 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,520 |
These are HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, not an adopted housing authority payment standard or a guaranteed rent approval. Your authority determines assistance using its schedule, household income, voucher size and utility allowance. Rent reasonableness and inspection requirements also apply. How HUD vouchers work.
Neighborhoods inside ZIP 78744
Housing authority contacts
Austin Housing Authority
HUD PHA code TX001 · 7,047 HCV vouchers
We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.
Current waiting-list status needs verification. Check the authority’s source before applying. HCV waitlist applications are closed and no opening is posted. The agency now uses the name Austin Housing Authority at austinha.org; any opening will be posted there. Main line 512-477-4488.
Checked September 19, 2026. Read the authority source.
Office details, application guidance and rent questions →
- Address
- 1124 S Ih 35, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 477-4488
Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs
HUD PHA code TX901 · 1,877 HCV vouchers
We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.
- Address
- 221 E 11th St, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 475-3884
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