Section 8 in Pecos County, TX
165 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Pecos County, 46% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Pecos 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) | $756 | $680 to $832 |
| 1-bedroom | $888 | $799 to $977 |
| 2-bedroom | $973 | $876 to $1,070 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,353 | $1,218 to $1,488 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,432 | $1,289 to $1,575 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Pecos 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 Pecos County?
Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Pecos 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 Pecos 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.
Fort Stockton Housing Authority
Fort Stockton · PHA code TX500
165 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Pecos County
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Other Texas counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 15,114 · FIPS 48371.