Texas · Burnet County · Burnet, Marble Falls, Granite Shoals, Bertram
Section 8 and the Burnet Housing Authority
The Burnet Housing Authority is the only housing authority in Burnet County, Texas with Section 8 vouchers: 370 of them, 328 in use, plus 40 public housing apartments at Hamilton Creek Manor. It has no website; apply by phone at (512) 756-4745. The Marble Falls Housing Authority, often listed alongside it, has no vouchers.
With a voucher, you pay about 30% of your adjusted income toward rent and utilities, and the authority pays the rest up to its payment standard, which it does not publish. HUD's 2027 benchmark for a two-bedroom here is $1,349, up from $1,247.
By the VoucherMatch editorial team · Sources reviewed · Updated · Independent guide, not a housing authority
- Vouchers at Burnet HA
- 370
- 328 in use, HUD data
- HUD 2BR benchmark, FY2027
- $1,349
- One rate for the whole county
- Median 2BR gross rent
- $1,161
- Census ACS 2020–2024, ±$101
- Apply
- (512) 756-4745
- By phone; list status not posted
What Section 8 tenants in Burnet County pay each month
A voucher holder pays the greater of 30% of adjusted monthly income or 10% of gross monthly income toward rent plus utilities. HUD also reports what tenants actually pay, on average, in the county’s subsidized buildings:
Average monthly tenant payment in Burnet County’s subsidized housing
In the three HUD-assisted properties HUD reports on, households pay $267 to $449 a month on average, because rent follows income rather than the market.
- Rivercrest Apartments, Marble Falls$267/mo
Hypothetical · Section 8 contract, families
- Rhomberg Apartments, Burnet$394/mo
Hypothetical · USDA 515 with Section 8, families
- Hamilton Creek Manor, Burnet$449/mo
Hypothetical · Public housing, mostly older adults
Averages across current households, not a rent anyone is quoted. A household’s own payment depends on its income and deductions.
Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties and Public Housing Developments datasets (average tenant contribution / average tenant rent), updated July 6, 2026. Chart: VoucherMatch, October 21, 2026.
Hypothetical: a $1,250 two-bedroom with utilities included
1.Household pays
greater of 30% × $1,600 adjusted or 10% × $1,750 gross
$480
2.If the standard equals HUD’s $1,349
authority pays $1,250 − $480
$770; tenant $480
3.If the standard is 90% of HUD’s figure ($1,214)
authority pays $1,214 − $480; tenant pays the rest = 32.3% of income
$516 — still under the 40% limit
4.Move-in limit
40% × $1,600
$640
Hypothetical household and rent. The Burnet Housing Authority’s actual payment standard is not published; federal rules let it set one between 90% and 110% of HUD’s figure. If you pay utilities yourself, the authority adds its utility allowance to the rent first.
HUD’s Burnet County figures and what rentals cost
Burnet County is a rural HUD area of its own, not part of the Austin metro, so one set of figures covers Burnet, Marble Falls and every other ZIP; ZIP-level rates do not apply. The 2027 figures rose 6% to 8% and took effect October 1, 2026.
| Unit size | FY2026 | FY2027 | Census median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $969 | $1,025 | — |
| 1 bedroom | $997 | $1,074 | $991 (±$254) |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,247 | $1,349 | $1,161 (±$101) |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,645 | $1,766 | $1,553 (±$139) |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,651 | $1,773 | — |
Sources: HUD FY2026 and FY2027 Fair Market Rents via HUD’s FMR API (Burnet County, TX, non-metropolitan); U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 table B25031, Burnet County. Studio and four-bedroom medians are too uncertain to show.
Subsidized apartments in Burnet and Marble Falls
These properties carry their own subsidy. Texas law also bars tax-credit properties from turning a household away because it has a voucher or requiring income above 2.5 times the household's share of the rent (Gov't Code § 2306.269).
| Property | Program | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| Rivercrest Apartments, 1102 Avenue K, Marble Falls | Section 8 contract, families | 40 |
| Rhomberg Apartments, 804 N. Rhomberg St., Burnet | USDA 515 with Section 8, families | 20 |
| Hill Country Villas, 200 Highway 1431, Marble Falls | Section 202/8, older adults | 51 |
| Hamilton Creek Manor, 805 S. Water St., Burnet | Public housing (Burnet HA) | 40 |
| The Vista Apartments, 1700 Mustang Dr., Marble Falls | Tax credit (2005) | 124 |
| Race Street Lofts, 1110 Broadway, Marble Falls | Tax credit (2012) | 80 |
| Oak Creek Townhomes, 1101 6th St., Marble Falls | Tax credit (2012) | 80 |
| Highland Oaks Apartments, 1600 Mustang Dr., Marble Falls | Tax credit (2004), older adults | 76 |
| Creekside Townhomes, 103 N. Hill St., Burnet | Tax credit (2004) | 60 |
| Garden Gate Apartments, 300 Third St., Burnet | Tax credit (2001) | 30 |
Sources: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, LIHTC and Public Housing datasets, Burnet County, re-queried October 21, 2026. HUD's tax-credit records also list Rhomberg I and Northgate (Burnet) and Alta Vista (Marble Falls); Rhomberg I may be the same 20-unit complex as Rhomberg Apartments. VoucherMatch does not know current vacancies.
Texas law on refusing vouchers
A private landlord in Burnet County can decline a voucher. Texas Local Government Code § 250.007 bars cities and counties from prohibiting landlords from refusing tenants because their rent is paid partly by federal housing assistance; a local rule protecting veterans is the exception. Tax-credit and other state-funded properties are different: under § 2306.269 they cannot refuse a voucher holder.
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,400 | $33,950 |
| 2 | $23,300 | $38,800 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $43,650 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $48,500 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $52,400 |
Source: HUD FY2026 income limits, Burnet County, TX (median family income $97,000). Very low income is the general voucher ceiling; at least 75% of new vouchers go to households under the 30% limit.
Help with bills while you wait
Dial 2-1-1 (or (877) 541-7905) for local programs. Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities, (512) 763-1400, handles energy and water bill assistance for Burnet County; Hill Country Community Action Association in San Saba, (325) 372-5167, runs weatherization.
- Section 8 in Llano County
West; covered by the state program.
- Section 8 in Williamson County
East, toward Georgetown.
- Section 8 in Travis County
Austin area.
- Section 8 in Lampasas County
North.
- Section 8 in Texas
Statewide guide.
Common questions
Who is the Burnet County housing authority?
The Burnet Housing Authority, 805 S. Water St., Burnet, (512) 756-4745. It runs 370 Housing Choice Vouchers and the 40-unit Hamilton Creek Manor. It has no website; the City of Burnet says to apply by phone.
Does the Marble Falls Housing Authority have Section 8 vouchers?
No. HUD lists the Marble Falls Housing Authority as a public-housing-only agency with no vouchers and no current public housing units. Voucher applications in the county go through the Burnet Housing Authority.
What is the average monthly payment for Section 8 in Burnet County?
A voucher holder pays about 30% of adjusted monthly income toward rent and utilities (at least 10% of gross income). In the county’s HUD-assisted buildings, HUD reports average tenant payments of $267 to $449 a month.
Is the Burnet Housing Authority waiting list open?
The authority does not post its list status. Call (512) 756-4745 to ask whether it is taking applications.
How much will Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Burnet County?
HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Burnet County is $1,349. The authority's own payment standard is not published and is normally between 90% and 110% of that figure.
Can a landlord in Burnet County refuse Section 8?
A private landlord can. Texas law prevents cities and counties from banning voucher refusals, except protections for veterans. Tax-credit and state-funded properties may not refuse a voucher holder.
Sources
Sources
Sources checked October 21, 2026. Report a correction.
- City of Burnet, Burnet Housing Authority page (archived April 15, 2026) — Apply by phone; office address.
- HUD Public Housing Authorities and developments datasets — TX358 and TX263 records; Hamilton Creek Manor.
- HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties and LIHTC databases — Subsidized properties; average tenant payments.
- TDHCA Housing Choice Voucher service areas (PDF) — State service area excludes Burnet County.
- HUD USER Fair Market Rents and income limits — FY2026/FY2027, Burnet County.
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024, table B25031 — Median gross rent by bedrooms.
- Texas Local Government Code § 250.007 — Local voucher mandates preempted; veterans exception.
- Texas Government Code § 2306.269 — Tax-credit properties may not refuse vouchers.
- Texas Housing Foundation — Regional housing agency in Marble Falls.