Section 8 in Gonzales County, TX
16 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Gonzales County, 63% utilized. 4 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Gonzales 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) | $671 | $604 to $738 |
| 1-bedroom | $742 | $668 to $816 |
| 2-bedroom | $973 | $876 to $1,070 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,353 | $1,218 to $1,488 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,396 | $1,256 to $1,536 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Gonzales County covers up to $973 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $876 to $1,070.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Gonzales County?
Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Gonzales 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 Gonzales 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.
Nixon Housing Authority
Nixon · PHA code TX175
16 Section 8 unitsSmiley Housing Authority
Smiley · PHA code TX103
17 units totalWaelder Housing Authority
Waelder · PHA code TX109
45 units totalGonzales Housing Authority
Gonzales · PHA code TX081
140 units total
Section 8 rent by ZIP in Gonzales County
Gonzales County is in a Small Area FMR metro, so HUD publishes a separate rent limit for each ZIP (FY2026). The 2-bedroom figure is shown; each ZIP page has the full bedroom table.
Find Section 8 apartments in Gonzales 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 19,736 · FIPS 48177.