Section 8 in Karnes County, TX
37 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Karnes County, 97% utilized. 3 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Karnes County?
Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Karnes 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 Karnes 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.
Kenedy Housing Authority
Kenedy · PHA code TX147
37 Section 8 unitsFalls City Housing Authority
Falls City · PHA code TX323
8 units totalRunge Housing Authority
Runge · PHA code TX165
50 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Karnes 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 14,805 · FIPS 48255.