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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Hays County, Texas
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Hays 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
- Kyle Housing Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,817
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $67,200
- HUD-recorded properties
- 31
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Hays County is administered by Kyle Housing Authority, (512) 394-4138. 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 TX367. It reports 0 Housing Choice Voucher units and 22 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Hays County
Hays County is in HUD’s Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $134,400).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $47,050 |
| 2 people | $53,800 |
| 3 people | $60,500 |
| 4 people | $67,200 |
| 5 people | $72,600 |
| 6 people | $78,000 |
| 7 people | $83,350 |
| 8 people | $88,750 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $28,250 | $47,050 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $32,250 | $53,800 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $36,300 | $60,500 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $40,300 | $67,200 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $43,550 | $72,600 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $46,750 | $78,000 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $83,350 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $88,750 | $141,000 |
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 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX MSA area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,447 | $1,530 | $1,817 | $2,292 | $2,689 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,447 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,530 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,817 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,292 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,689 / 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 METRO12420M12420. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Hays County
HUD records 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Landings Plum Creek | 510 Kohlers Xing, Kyle 78640 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (512) 256-7770 |
| Overlook at Plum Creek | 4850 Cromwell Dr, Kyle 78640 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (512) 428-8558 |
| Pete Dressen Housing | 101 Post Road Cir, Kyle 78640 | HUD-Assisted Property | 30 assisted | (512) 268-7801 |
| Riverview Apartments | 601 River Rd, San Marcos 78666 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (512) 353-1593 |
| Saddle Creek Apartments | 21394 I 35, Kyle 78640 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (512) 268-8180 |
| Springtown Villa | 503 Springtown Way, San Marcos 78666 | HUD-Assisted Property | 60 assisted | (512) 396-3363 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEN WOODS HOMES | 701 S Lbj Dr, San Marcos 78666 | Public Housing Development | 287 total | (512) 353-5058 |
| CHARLES YOUNG HOUSING | 405 W 2nd St, Kyle 78640 | Public Housing Development | 22 total | (512) 394-4138 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHBURY PLACE APTS | 1350 WONDER WORLD DR, SAN MARCOS 78666 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 64 assisted | — |
| CHAMPIONS CROSSINGS | 345 CHAMPION BLVD, SAN MARCOS 78666 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 156 assisted | — |
| COUNTRY OAKS APTS | 1951 AQUARENA SPRINGS DR, SAN MARCOS 78666 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| ENCINO POINTE | 1800 POST RD, SAN MARCOS 78666 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 252 assisted | — |
| FAIRWAY LANDINGS AT PLUM CREEK | 510 KOHLERS CROSSING, KYLE 78640 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 216 assisted | — |
| HUNTINGTON | 1255 FIRECRACKER, BUDA 78610 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| KYLE DACY | 3800 DACY LANE, KYLE 78640 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 324 assisted | — |
| LA VISTA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY | 1615 REDWOOD RD, SAN MARCOS 78666 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 150 total | — |
| MERRITT HILL COUNTRY | 28865 RR 12, DRIPPING SPRINGS 78620 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| MISSION TRAILS AT CAMINO REAL | NEC OF TX 123 AND CLOVIS BARKER RD., SAN MARCOS 78666 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 283 assisted | — |
| OVERLOOK AT PLUM CREEK | 4850 CROMWELL DR, KYLE 78640 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 94 assisted | — |
| REDWOOD | 15.51 ACRES, REDWOOD ROAD, SAN MARCOS 78666 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 296 assisted | — |
| RESERVES AT SAN MARCOS | SWC OF HWY 123 & MONTERREY OAK, SAN MARCOS 78666 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 320 assisted | — |
| RIVER OAKS VILLAS | 1900 AQUARENA SPRINGS DR, SAN MARCOS 78666 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 200 assisted | — |
| SADDLECREEK APTS | 21393 IH 35, KYLE 78640 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| SAN MARCOS SENIORS COMMUNITY II | 500 PARKER DR, SAN MARCOS 78666 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| SIENNA POINTE | 2913 HUNTER ROAD, SAN MARCOS 78666 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 228 assisted | — |
| SPRINGS APTS | 289 SPRINGS LN, DRIPPING SPRINGS 78620 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 76 assisted | — |
| STONE BROOK SENIORS | 300 S STAGECOACH TRAIL, SAN MARCOS 78666 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 206 assisted | — |
| TUSCANY PARK AT BUDA | 5500 OVERPASS RD, BUDA 78610 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 170 assisted | — |
| VILLAS AT WILLOW SPRINGS | 1502 S INTERSTATE 35, SAN MARCOS 78666 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 135 assisted | — |
| VILLAS DEL SAN XAVIER | 2621 SO. IH 35, SAN MARCOS 78666 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 156 assisted | — |
| WESTERN SPRINGS APARTMENTS | 603 W. HWY 290, DRIPPING SPRINGS 78620 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 46 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).