Housing authoritiesTXCentral Texas Council of Governments
Central Texas Council of Governments
Central Texas Council of Governments is based in Belton, Bell County, TX and administers 3,690 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code TX482. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 2,107. Occupancy: 57%. ZIP codes served: 23.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-11-05.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell/Coryell County | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR |
| Hamilton County | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR |
| Lampasas County | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR |
| Milam County | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR |
| Mills County | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR |
| San Saba County | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR | 110% of FMR |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76501 | $890 | $900 | $1,110 | $1,540 | $1,870 |
| 76502 | $1,120 | $1,120 | $1,380 | $1,910 | $2,310 |
| 76504 | $1,000 | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,720 | $2,070 |
| 76511 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 76513 | $980 | $990 | $1,210 | $1,680 | $2,020 |
| 76519 | $890 | $900 | $1,110 | $1,540 | $1,870 |
| 76527 | $1,350 | $1,420 | $1,700 | $2,200 | $2,550 |
| 76528 | $890 | $900 | $1,110 | $1,540 | $1,870 |
| 76534 | $910 | $910 | $1,120 | $1,550 | $1,870 |
| 76539 | $960 | $960 | $1,240 | $1,710 | $2,060 |
| 76541 | $890 | $900 | $1,110 | $1,540 | $1,870 |
| 76542 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,230 | $1,710 | $2,060 |
| 76543 | $890 | $900 | $1,110 | $1,540 | $1,870 |
| 76544 | $990 | $990 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $2,040 |
| 76548 | $890 | $900 | $1,110 | $1,540 | $1,870 |
| 76549 | $1,010 | $1,020 | $1,250 | $1,730 | $2,090 |
| 76554 | $1,010 | $1,020 | $1,250 | $1,730 | $2,090 |
| 76557 | $920 | $990 | $1,230 | $1,650 | $1,870 |
| 76559 | $910 | $910 | $1,120 | $1,550 | $1,870 |
| 76569 | $890 | $900 | $1,110 | $1,540 | $1,870 |
| 76570 | $890 | $900 | $1,110 | $1,540 | $1,870 |
| 76571 | $1,120 | $1,210 | $1,420 | $1,810 | $2,080 |
| 76579 | $950 | $960 | $1,170 | $1,630 | $1,960 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Central Texas Council of Governments
2180 N Main St, Belton, TX 76513
Phone: (254) 770-2236
Official website: ctcog.org/housing
Email updates
About Central Texas Council of Governments
Overview
The Central Texas Council of Governments operates a Section 8 voucher program, administering 3,690 vouchers. This voucher-only authority serves 2,107 households, with an occupancy rate of 57%. The program does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Bell County, Texas.
Scale and standing
The Central Texas Council of Governments ranks first among the six authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, significantly outpacing peers like the Housing Authority of Temple, which administers 60 vouchers. On a state level, it holds the 10th position in terms of voucher size, out of 160 authorities in Texas.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,060 to $1,760, with an average of $1,282. This is below the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 76527 at $1,760, while the lowest is in ZIP code 76570 at $1,060.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of TempleTemple, TX, 60 vouchers
- Housing Authority of the City of KilleenKilleen, TX
- Housing Authority of BeltonBelton, TX
- Housing Authority of RogersRogers, TX
- Housing Authority of BartlettBartlett, TX
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.