1 bedroom Section 8 apartments in Texas Medical Center, Houston
A Section 8 voucher will cover up to $1,620/mo for a 1 bedroom unit in ZIP 77030 — the current Small-Area FMR for the Texas Medical Center 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 77030
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,570 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,620 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,930 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,600 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,240 |
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
Houston Housing Authority
HUD PHA code TX005 · 19,308 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 2640 Fountain View Dr , Houston , TX
- Phone
- 7132600500
Harris County Housing Authority
HUD PHA code TX441 · 4,913 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 1933 Hussion St , Houston , TX
- Phone
- 7135782100