How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 78064?

For ZIP 78064 in Atascosa County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,270 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,145 to $1,395 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 78064?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 78064, by bedroom size: studio $960, 1-bedroom $1,160, 2-bedroom $1,270, 3-bedroom $1,660, 4-bedroom $1,690. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 78064?

Vouchers for Atascosa County are administered by Pleasanton Housing Authority, Poteet Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 78064 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 78064

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 78064 in Atascosa County, Texas: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Texas.

Studio

$960

1 BR

$1,160

2 BR

$1,270

3 BR

$1,660

4 BR

$1,690

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,145

FMR (100%)

$1,270

High (110%)

$1,395

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 78064 at $1,270 is $172 higher than the Atascosa County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,098. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 78064?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 78064 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 Atascosa County

Pleasanton Housing Authority
Pleasanton · PHA code TX208
112 Section 8 units
Poteet Housing Authority
Poteet · PHA code TX236
27 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 78064 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 78064?: For ZIP 78064 in Atascosa County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,270 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,145 to $1,395 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 78064?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 78064, by bedroom size: studio $960, 1-bedroom $1,160, 2-bedroom $1,270, 3-bedroom $1,660, 4-bedroom $1,690. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 78064?: Vouchers for Atascosa County are administered by Pleasanton Housing Authority, Poteet Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 78064 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Atascosa County overview All of Texas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 78064 maps to Atascosa County, TX · FIPS 48013. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.