Section 8 in Waco, TX: FMR & Landlord Guide
Waco, TX metro area (CBSA 47380). 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) | $671 | $604 – $738 |
| 1-bedroom | $742 | $668 – $816 |
| 2-bedroom | $973 | $876 – $1,070 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,353 | $1,218 – $1,488 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,632 | $1,469 – $1,795 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Waco, TX covers up to $973 in gross rent (before the tenant’s utility allowance). Between the low and high end of the range: $876–$1,070.
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 Waco, TX
7 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Contact the PHA that covers the specific address you’re considering.
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of the City of Waco
Waco, TX · TX010 · 3,073 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Lott
Lott, TX · TX252 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Marlin
Marlin, TX · TX246 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Meridian
Meridian, TX · TX276 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Clifton
Clifton, TX · TX339 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of McGregor
McGregor, TX · TX102 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Rosebud
Rosebud, TX · TX255 · 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 Waco, 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.