Section 8 · TX
Section 8 rent — Bexar County, TX (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Bexar County, TX, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Bexar County, TX, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,077 | $969 – $1,185 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,177 | $1,059 – $1,295 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,426 | $1,283 – $1,569 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,830 | $1,647 – $2,013 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,132 | $1,919 – $2,345 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 78002, 78054, 78109, 78112, 78148, 78150, 78152, 78201, 78202, 78203, 78204, 78205, 78206, 78207, 78208, 78209, 78210, 78211, 78212, 78213, 78214, 78215, 78216, 78217, 78218, 78219, 78220, 78221, 78222, 78223, 78224, 78225, 78226, 78227, 78228, 78229, 78230, 78231, 78232, 78233, 78234, 78235, 78236, 78237, 78238, 78239, 78240, 78241, 78242, 78243, 78244, 78245, 78246, 78247, 78248, 78249, 78250, 78251, 78252, 78254, 78255, 78256, 78257, 78258, 78259, 78260, 78261, 78263, 78265, 78268, 78269, 78270, 78278, 78279, 78280, 78283, 78284, 78285, 78288, 78291, 78292, 78293, 78294, 78295, 78296, 78297, 78298, 78299.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,426/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,283 – $1,569
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Bexar County, TX?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bexar County is $1,426. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,283 to $1,569 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Bexar County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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