Section 8 in Duval County, TX
120 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Duval County, 71% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Duval 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) | $789 | $710 to $868 |
| 1-bedroom | $811 | $730 to $892 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,015 | $914 to $1,117 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,321 | $1,189 to $1,453 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,493 | $1,344 to $1,642 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Duval County covers up to $1,015 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $914 to $1,117.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Duval County?
Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Duval 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 Duval 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.
Duval County Housing Authority
San Diego · PHA code TX376
120 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Duval County
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
Other Texas counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 9,960 · FIPS 48131.