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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Comal County, Texas
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Comal County, Texas. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing authority
- New Braunfels Housing Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,441
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $50,300
- HUD-recorded properties
- 18
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Comal County is administered by New Braunfels Housing Authority, (830) 625-6909. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code TX343. It reports 308 Housing Choice Voucher units and 170 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Comal County
Comal County is in HUD’s San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $100,600).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $35,250 |
| 2 people | $40,250 |
| 3 people | $45,300 |
| 4 people | $50,300 |
| 5 people | $54,350 |
| 6 people | $58,350 |
| 7 people | $62,400 |
| 8 people | $66,400 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,150 | $35,250 | $56,350 |
| 2 people | $24,200 | $40,250 | $64,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $45,300 | $72,450 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,300 | $80,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,350 | $86,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,350 | $93,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,400 | $99,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,400 | $106,300 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
FY2027 Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rents for the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,099 | $1,196 | $1,441 | $1,864 | $2,163 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,099 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,196 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,441 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,864 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,163 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code METRO41700M41700. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Comal County
HUD records 18 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcones Haus | 246 Loma Vista St, New Braunfels 78130 | HUD-Assisted Property | 39 assisted | (830) 629-0100 |
| BAVARIAN MANOR | 614 Bavarian Dr, New Braunfels 78130 | HUD-Assisted Property | 53 assisted | (830) 609-8036 |
| Eden Heights | 627 Lakeview Blvd, New Braunfels 78130 | HUD-Assisted Property | 94 assisted | (830) 625-6969 |
| Reserve at Engel Road | 135 Engel Rd, New Braunfels 78132 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (210) 488-7069 |
| The Residences at Canyon Lake | 1500 Island Vw, Canyon Lake 78133 | HUD-Assisted Property | 8 assisted | (830) 899-5000 |
| The Residences of Solms Village | 2265 Goodwin Ln, New Braunfels 78130 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (830) 625-2556 |
| VILLAGE CIRCLE APTS | 102/104 EAST GLENBROOK DRIVE, New Braunfels 78130 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (830) 629-5379 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREL PLAZA | 300 Laurel Ln, New Braunfels 78130 | Public Housing Development | 170 total | (830) 625-6909 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALCONES HAUS APARTMENTS | 246 LOMA VISTA, NEW BRAUNFELS 78130 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 39 assisted | — |
| EARL HOME | 926 EARL DR, NEW BRAUNFELS 78130 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| HIGHLANDER SENIOR VILLAGE | WEST OF JOHNSON WAY, NORTH OF FM1863, BULVERDE 78163 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 34 assisted | — |
| LANDA PLACE | 860 LANDA ST, NEW BRAUNFELS 78130 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 100 assisted | — |
| LIBERTY PASS | 17321 LOOKOUT RD, SELMA | LIHTC Affordable Property | 104 total | — |
| RESERVE AT ENGEL ROAD | 135 ENGEL ROAD, NEW BRAUNFELS 78130 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 96 assisted | — |
| RESIDENCES OF SOLMS VILLAGE | 2265 GOODWIN LANE #2205, NEW BRAUNFELS | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| THE RESIDENCES AT CANYON LAKE | 1500 ISLAND VIEW, CANYON LAKE 78133 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 29 assisted | — |
| THE RESIDENCES AT OVERLOOK RIDGE | S SIDE OF FM 306, E OF MARICOPA DR., CANYON LAKE 78133 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 30 assisted | — |
| TIMBERHILL HOME | 1374 TIMBERHILL DR, NEW BRAUNFELS 78132 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
Contact the administering housing authority
Named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
Check the income limits
In the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).