Section 8 in Burnet County, TX
370 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Burnet County, 86% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Burnet County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $969 | $872 to $1,066 |
| 1-bedroom | $997 | $897 to $1,097 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,247 | $1,122 to $1,372 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,645 | $1,481 to $1,810 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,651 | $1,486 to $1,816 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Burnet County covers up to $1,247 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,122 to $1,372.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Burnet County?
Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Burnet County can legally decline Section 8 applicants. Listing on a voucher-friendly marketplace is the fastest way to find the landlords who do accept.
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.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Burnet County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Burnet Housing Authority
Burnet · PHA code TX358
370 Section 8 unitsMarble Falls Housing Authority
Marble Falls · PHA code TX263
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Other Texas counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 49,684 · FIPS 48053.