Section 8 apartments in River Oaks, Houston
River Oaks is in the Inner Loop West area, primarily within ZIP code 77019. Houston is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro, so the Housing Choice Voucher payment standards below are specific to 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 77019
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,920 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,980 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,170 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,960 |
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.
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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