Housing authoritiesTXSan Marcos Housing Authority
San Marcos Housing Authority
San Marcos Housing Authority is based in San Marcos, Hays County, TX and administers 267 Section 8 vouchers and 289 public housing units.
HUD PHA code TX087. Program type: Combined. Households served: 504. Occupancy: 90%. ZIP codes served: 14.
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.
Latest from San Marcos Housing Authority
- Agendas for Board Meeting on October 27, 2026The San Marcos Housing Authority has posted agendas for both the Board of Directors and Board of Commissioners meetings scheduled for October 27, 2026.
- Agendas for Board Meeting on September 22, 2026This announcement provides access to the agendas for the upcoming Board of Directors and Board of Commissioners meetings.
- NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATIONA Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for April 28, 2026, has been canceled due to technical issues with the virtual access link. The meeting will be rescheduled, and a new notice will be issued.
- Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda for March, 24 2026This announcement provides access to the agenda for the Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for March 24, 2026.
- Public NoticeThis is a general public notice.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78130 | $1,280 | $1,390 | $1,680 | $2,170 | $2,520 |
| 78610 | $1,510 | $1,590 | $1,890 | $2,380 | $2,800 |
| 78619 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78620 | $1,500 | $1,590 | $1,890 | $2,390 | $2,800 |
| 78623 | $1,120 | $1,190 | $1,440 | $1,850 | $2,130 |
| 78640 | $1,410 | $1,490 | $1,770 | $2,230 | $2,620 |
| 78652 | $2,170 | $2,300 | $2,730 | $3,440 | $4,040 |
| 78656 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78663 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78666 | $1,120 | $1,190 | $1,410 | $1,780 | $2,090 |
| 78676 | $1,250 | $1,320 | $1,570 | $1,980 | $2,320 |
| 78736 | $1,590 | $1,680 | $2,000 | $2,520 | $2,960 |
| 78737 | $1,890 | $2,000 | $2,370 | $2,990 | $3,510 |
| 78739 | $2,170 | $2,300 | $2,730 | $3,440 | $4,040 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
San Marcos Housing Authority
1201 Thorpe Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone: (512) 353-5058
Official website: smpha.org
Email updates
About San Marcos Housing Authority
Overview
The San Marcos Housing Authority operates 289 public housing units and administers 267 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 504 households. With an occupancy rate of 90%, the authority runs a combined program, providing both public housing and rental assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Scale and standing
The San Marcos Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the 88th position in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers, out of 160 authorities that offer such assistance. Its peer, the Kyle Housing Authority, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers, highlighting the significant role San Marcos plays in providing rental assistance.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,420 to $2,780, with an average of $1,932. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 78739 at $2,780, while the lowest is in ZIP code 78623 at $1,420.
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.
- Kyle Housing AuthorityKyle, TX
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.