Section 8 in Fayette County, TX
94 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Fayette County, 47% utilized. 3 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Fayette 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) | $771 | $694 to $848 |
| 1-bedroom | $882 | $794 to $970 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,019 | $917 to $1,121 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,388 | $1,249 to $1,527 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,597 | $1,437 to $1,757 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Fayette County covers up to $1,019 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $917 to $1,121.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Fayette County?
Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Fayette 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 Fayette 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.
La Grange Housing Authority
La Grange · PHA code TX381
94 Section 8 unitsFlatonia Housing Authority
Flatonia · PHA code TX297
20 units totalSchulenburg Housing Authority
Schulenburg · PHA code TX296
36 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Fayette County
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Other Texas counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 24,564 · FIPS 48149.