Section 8 · TX
Section 8 rent — Fort Bend County, TX (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend 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 | $1,280 | $1,152 – $1,408 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,323 | $1,191 – $1,455 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,573 | $1,416 – $1,730 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,116 | $1,904 – $2,328 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,639 | $2,375 – $2,903 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 77053, 77083, 77406, 77407, 77417, 77441, 77444, 77450, 77451, 77459, 77461, 77464, 77469, 77471, 77476, 77477, 77478, 77479, 77481, 77487, 77489, 77494, 77496, 77497, 77498, 77545.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,573/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,416 – $1,730
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Fort Bend County, TX?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Fort Bend County is $1,573. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,416 to $1,730 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Fort Bend 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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