Section 8 in Hockley County, TX
484 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Hockley County, 71% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Hockley 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) | $848 | $763 to $933 |
| 1-bedroom | $854 | $769 to $939 |
| 2-bedroom | $973 | $876 to $1,070 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,353 | $1,218 to $1,488 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,632 | $1,469 to $1,795 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Hockley 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 Hockley County?
Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Hockley 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.
Hockley County in the Lubbock metro
Hockley County is one of the counties inside the Lubbock, TX core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Lubbock metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Hockley 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.
South Plains Regional Housing Authority
Levelland · PHA code TX514
484 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of Levelland
Levelland · PHA code TX171
58 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Hockley County
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Other Texas counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 21,495 · FIPS 48219.