Section 8 in Lubbock, TX: FMR & Landlord Guide
Lubbock, TX metro area (CBSA 31180). FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status, and source-of-income law. Every figure below links back to its source.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards (what a PHA actually pays) are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at PHA discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $705 | $635 – $776 |
| 1-bedroom | $767 | $690 – $844 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,007 | $906 – $1,108 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,207 | $1,086 – $1,328 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,465 | $1,319 – $1,612 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Lubbock, TX covers up to $1,007 in gross rent (before the tenant’s utility allowance). Between the low and high end of the range: $906–$1,108.
Voucher demand in this metro
Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means voucher holders are placed and reliably paying rent, a stable but competitive tenant pool for accepting landlords.
Housing authorities serving Lubbock, TX
8 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Contact the PHA that covers the specific address you’re considering.
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Lubbock
Lubbock, TX · TX018 · 1,238 HCV units
- Status unknown
South Plains Regional Housing Authority
Levelland, TX · TX514 · 484 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Slaton
Slaton, TX · TX257 · 64 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Ralls
Ralls, TX · TX546 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Levelland
Levelland, TX · TX171 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Post
Post, TX · TX179 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Crosbyton
Crosbyton, TX · TX184 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Tahoka Housing Authority
Tahoka, TX · TX166 · 0 HCV units
Source-of-income law in TX
TX state law explicitly preempts local ordinances requiring voucher acceptance. Landlords may legally decline Section 8 tenants.
Tex. Local Gov. Code §250.007 · view statute →
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change; verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Analyze a specific Lubbock, TX property
Look up the address’s SAFMR (ZIP-level rent), plug the numbers into the voucher-vs-market analyzer, and check the HQS pre-inspection list before scheduling.