How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 78140?

For ZIP 78140 in Gonzales County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $990 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $890 to $1,090 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 78140?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 78140, by bedroom size: studio $700, 1-bedroom $780, 2-bedroom $990, 3-bedroom $1,380, 4-bedroom $1,440. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 78140?

Vouchers for Gonzales County are administered by Nixon Housing Authority, Smiley Housing Authority, Waelder Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 78140 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 78140

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 78140 in Gonzales 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

$700

1 BR

$780

2 BR

$990

3 BR

$1,380

4 BR

$1,440

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%)

$890

FMR (100%)

$990

High (110%)

$1,090

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 78140 at $990 is $17 higher than the Gonzales County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $973. 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 78140?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 78140 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 Gonzales County

Nixon Housing Authority
Nixon · PHA code TX175
16 Section 8 units
Smiley Housing Authority
Smiley · PHA code TX103
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Waelder Housing Authority
Waelder · PHA code TX109
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Gonzales Housing Authority
Gonzales · PHA code TX081
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 78140 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 78140?: For ZIP 78140 in Gonzales County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $990 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $890 to $1,090 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 78140?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 78140, by bedroom size: studio $700, 1-bedroom $780, 2-bedroom $990, 3-bedroom $1,380, 4-bedroom $1,440. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 78140?: Vouchers for Gonzales County are administered by Nixon Housing Authority, Smiley Housing Authority, Waelder Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 78140 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Gonzales County overview All of Texas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 78140 maps to Gonzales County, TX · FIPS 48177. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.