Section 8 apartments in Heartland, TX
A landlord in Heartland is accepting Housing Choice Vouchers right now. Below: the unit, Kaufman County's FY2027 rent limits, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether a landlord can legally refuse a voucher in Texas.
Voucher-friendly listings in Heartland
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HUD rent benchmarks near Heartland (Kaufman County, FY2027)
HUD rent benchmarks for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026. These are not adopted housing-authority payment standards or household subsidy amounts. The illustration shows 90% to 110% of FMR; ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Illustration: 90% to 110% of FMR |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,491 | $1,342 to $1,640 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,536 | $1,382 to $1,690 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,807 | $1,626 to $1,988 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,275 | $2,048 to $2,503 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,892 | $2,603 to $3,181 |
The two-bedroom HUD benchmark for Heartland is $1,807. Multiplying by 90% and 110% gives $1,626 to $1,988, not an approval range. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Your agency must calculate assistance using its adopted standard, your household and the proposed unit.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Heartland, TX?
Texas limits local voucher-protection ordinances, but that does not let every property refuse vouchers. TDHCA-funded or administered multifamily housing, including housing-tax-credit properties, cannot exclude applicants because they use Housing Choice Vouchers. Other program or contract requirements may also apply; ordinary screening and agency approval still matter.
Texas Government Code § 2306.269: voucher rules for TDHCA housing
Program-specific voucher requirements still apply despite local ordinance preemption.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Heartland
These housing authorities are listed for the county. Confirm jurisdiction for the exact address and which agency will administer your voucher, inspection and tenancy.
- 462 HCV units
Terrell Housing Authority
Terrell · TX493
Housing Authority of Kemp
Kemp · TX387
Housing Authority of Mabank
Mabank · TX212
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VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. The administering housing authority must approve the actual unit, rent and household assistance calculation.
This page exists because landlords in Heartland list on VoucherMatch. Rent limits are HUD Fair Market Rent data for Kaufman County.