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Housing Authority of Travis County

502 E Highland Mall Blvd, Austin, TX, 78752 · ~740 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Austin, TX (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of Travis County served 690 households across 740 units (93% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.2 people, an average annual income of $16,616, and pays an average of $437 per month toward rent.

Households served
690 of 740 units
Avg. household income
$16,616
Avg. rent paid by household
$437
Avg. household size
2.2 people
Households with children
40%
Head of household 62+
27%
Head of household with a disability
43%
Avg. wait to move in
6 months

Unit mix: 28% 1-bedroom, 37% 2-bedroom, 36% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of Travis County directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.