How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 78160?

For ZIP 78160 in Wilson County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,210 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,090 to $1,330 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 78160?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 78160, by bedroom size: studio $910, 1-bedroom $1,000, 2-bedroom $1,210, 3-bedroom $1,550, 4-bedroom $1,810. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 78160?

Vouchers for Wilson County are administered by Floresville Housing Authority, Stockdale Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 78160 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 78160

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 78160 in Wilson 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

$910

1 BR

$1,000

2 BR

$1,210

3 BR

$1,550

4 BR

$1,810

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%)

$1,090

FMR (100%)

$1,210

High (110%)

$1,330

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 78160 at $1,210 is $216 lower than the Wilson County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,426. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 78160?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 78160 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 Wilson County

Floresville Housing Authority
Floresville · PHA code TX193
133 Section 8 units
Stockdale Housing Authority
Stockdale · PHA code TX243
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 78160 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 78160?: For ZIP 78160 in Wilson County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,210 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,090 to $1,330 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 78160?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 78160, by bedroom size: studio $910, 1-bedroom $1,000, 2-bedroom $1,210, 3-bedroom $1,550, 4-bedroom $1,810. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 78160?: Vouchers for Wilson County are administered by Floresville Housing Authority, Stockdale Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 78160 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Wilson County overview All of Texas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 78160 maps to Wilson County, TX · FIPS 48493. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.