Section 8 apartments in ZIP 78756, Austin
ZIP 78756 covers the Crestview neighborhood in Austin. Payment standards below are the exact ceilings a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for units in this ZIP.
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 78756
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,490 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,760 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,240 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,600 |
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.
Neighborhoods inside ZIP 78756
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