Section 8 in La Salle County, TX
50 active Housing Choice Vouchers in La Salle County, 100% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in La Salle 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 La Salle 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 La Salle County?
Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in La Salle 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 La Salle 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.
Cotulla Housing Authority
Cotulla · PHA code TX335
50 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in La Salle County
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Other Texas counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 6,965 · FIPS 48283.