Section 8 in Stephens County, TX

99 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Stephens County, 84% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.

Active vouchers
99
Occupied
83
84% utilized
Housing authorities
1
serving this county
Voucher protection
State preempts

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Stephens County?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Stephens 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 Stephens 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 Breckenridge

    Breckenridge · PHA code TX039

    99 Section 8 units

Find Section 8 apartments in Stephens 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 9,260 · FIPS 48429.