Section 8 · TX
Section 8 rent — Dallas County, TX (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Dallas 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 Dallas 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 | $1,582 | $1,424 – $1,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,648 | $1,483 – $1,813 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,931 | $1,738 – $2,124 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,431 | $2,188 – $2,674 |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,091 | $2,782 – $3,400 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 75001, 75006, 75014, 75015, 75016, 75017, 75019, 75030, 75038, 75039, 75040, 75041, 75042, 75043, 75044, 75045, 75046, 75047, 75049, 75050, 75051, 75052, 75053, 75060, 75061, 75062, 75063, 75081, 75083, 75085, 75099, 75104, 75106, 75115, 75116, 75123, 75134, 75137, 75138, 75141, 75146, 75149, 75150, 75172, 75180, 75181, 75182, 75185, 75187, 75201, 75202, 75203, 75204, 75205, 75206, 75207, 75208, 75209, 75210, 75211, 75212, 75214, 75215, 75216, 75217, 75218, 75219, 75220, 75221, 75222, 75223, 75224, 75225, 75226, 75227, 75228, 75229, 75230, 75231, 75232, 75233, 75234, 75235, 75236, 75237, 75238, 75240, 75241, 75242, 75243, 75244, 75246, 75247, 75248, 75249, 75250, 75251, 75253, 75254, 75270, 75313, 75315, 75336, 75339, 75342, 75354, 75355, 75356, 75357, 75360, 75367, 75371, 75372, 75374, 75376, 75378, 75380, 75381, 75382, 75390, 75398.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,931/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,738 – $2,124
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Dallas County, TX?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Dallas County is $1,931. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,738 to $2,124 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Dallas 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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