Section 8 in Matagorda County, TX
330 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Matagorda County, 60% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Matagorda 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) | $912 | $821 to $1,003 |
| 1-bedroom | $960 | $864 to $1,056 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,173 | $1,056 to $1,290 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,498 | $1,348 to $1,648 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,911 | $1,720 to $2,102 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Matagorda County covers up to $1,173 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,056 to $1,290.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Matagorda County?
Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Matagorda 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.
Matagorda County in the Bay City metro
Matagorda County is one of the counties inside the Bay City, TX core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Bay City metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Matagorda 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.
Housing Authority of the City of Bay City
Bay City · PHA code TX035
270 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Palacios
Palacios · PHA code TX378
60 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Matagorda County
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Other Texas counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 36,251 · FIPS 48321.