Section 8 in Abilene, TX: FMR & Landlord Guide
Abilene, TX metro area (CBSA 10180). 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) | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,020 | $918 – $1,122 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,276 | $1,148 – $1,404 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,653 | $1,488 – $1,818 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,987 | $1,788 – $2,186 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Abilene, TX covers up to $1,276 in gross rent (before the tenant’s utility allowance). Between the low and high end of the range: $1,148–$1,404.
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 Abilene, 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 Abilene
Abilene, TX · TX327 · 1,802 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Baird
Baird, TX · TX197 · 150 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Merkel
Merkel, TX · TX158 · 23 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Stamford
Stamford, TX · TX167 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Anson
Anson, TX · TX080 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of the City of Cross Plains
Cross Plains, TX · TX172 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Hamlin
Hamlin, TX · TX195 · 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 Abilene, 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.