Section 8 in Zavala County, TX
215 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Zavala County, 60% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Zavala County?
Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Zavala 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 Zavala 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.
Crystal City Housing Authority
Crystal City · PHA code TX105
215 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Zavala 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 9,700 · FIPS 48507.