Section 8 · TX
Section 8 rent — Ellis County, TX (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Ellis 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 Ellis 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: 75101, 75119, 75125, 75152, 75154, 75165, 75167, 75168, 76041, 76064, 76065, 76623, 76651.
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 Ellis County, TX?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Ellis 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 Ellis 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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