How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 78676?

For ZIP 78676 in Hays County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,560 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,405 to $1,715 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 78676?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 78676, by bedroom size: studio $1,240, 1-bedroom $1,310, 2-bedroom $1,560, 3-bedroom $1,980, 4-bedroom $2,320. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 78676?

Vouchers for Hays County are administered by San Marcos Housing Authority, Kyle Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 78676 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 78676

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 78676 in Hays 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

$1,240

1 BR

$1,310

2 BR

$1,560

3 BR

$1,980

4 BR

$2,320

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%)

$1,405

FMR (100%)

$1,560

High (110%)

$1,715

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 78676 at $1,560 is $292 lower than the Hays County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,852. 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 78676?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 78676 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 Hays County

San Marcos Housing Authority
San Marcos · PHA code TX087
267 Section 8 units
Kyle Housing Authority
Kyle · PHA code TX367
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 78676 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 78676?: For ZIP 78676 in Hays County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,560 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,405 to $1,715 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 78676?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 78676, by bedroom size: studio $1,240, 1-bedroom $1,310, 2-bedroom $1,560, 3-bedroom $1,980, 4-bedroom $2,320. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 78676?: Vouchers for Hays County are administered by San Marcos Housing Authority, Kyle Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 78676 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Hays County overview All of Texas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 78676 maps to Hays County, TX · FIPS 48209. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.