Section 8 in Killeen, TX: FMR & Landlord Guide
Killeen-Temple, TX metro area (CBSA 28660). 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) | $808 | $727 – $889 |
| 1-bedroom | $813 | $732 – $894 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,067 | $960 – $1,174 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,475 | $1,328 – $1,623 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,790 | $1,611 – $1,969 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Killeen, TX covers up to $1,067 in gross rent (before the tenant’s utility allowance). Between the low and high end of the range: $960–$1,174.
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 Killeen, TX
11 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Contact the PHA that covers the specific address you’re considering.
- Status unknown
Central Texas Council of Governments
Belton, TX · TX482 · 3,690 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Temple
Temple, TX · TX030 · 60 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of the City of Killeen
Killeen, TX · TX079 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Copperas Cove
Copperas Cove, TX · TX353 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of City of Oglesby
Oglesby, TX · TX271 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Gatesville
Gatesville, TX · TX283 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Belton
Belton, TX · TX213 · 0 HCV units
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Housing Authority of Rogers
Rogers, TX · TX265 · 0 HCV units
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Housing Authority of Bartlett
Bartlett, TX · TX274 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of City of Moody
Moody, TX · TX116 · 0 HCV units
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Housing Authority of Lometa
Lometa, TX · TX345 · 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 Killeen, 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.