Section 8 · TX
Section 8 rent — Harris County, TX (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Harris 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 Harris 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: 77001, 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009, 77010, 77011, 77012, 77013, 77014, 77015, 77016, 77017, 77018, 77019, 77020, 77021, 77022, 77023, 77024, 77025, 77026, 77027, 77028, 77029, 77030, 77031, 77032, 77033, 77034, 77035, 77036, 77037, 77038, 77039, 77040, 77041, 77042, 77043, 77044, 77045, 77046, 77047, 77048, 77049, 77050, 77051, 77052, 77054, 77055, 77056, 77057, 77058, 77059, 77060, 77061, 77062, 77063, 77064, 77065, 77066, 77067, 77068, 77069, 77070, 77071, 77072, 77073, 77074, 77075, 77076, 77077, 77078, 77079, 77080, 77081, 77082, 77084, 77085, 77086, 77087, 77088, 77089, 77090, 77091, 77092, 77093, 77094, 77095, 77096, 77098, 77099, 77204, 77205, 77206, 77207, 77208, 77210, 77215, 77217, 77218, 77219, 77220, 77221, 77222, 77223, 77224, 77225, 77226, 77227, 77228, 77230, 77231, 77233, 77234, 77235, 77236, 77237, 77238, 77240, 77241, 77242, 77243, 77244, 77245, 77248, 77249, 77251, 77252, 77253, 77254, 77255, 77256, 77257, 77258, 77259, 77261, 77262, 77263, 77265, 77266, 77267, 77268, 77269, 77270, 77271, 77272, 77273, 77274, 77275, 77277, 77279, 77280, 77282, 77284, 77287, 77288, 77289, 77290, 77291, 77292, 77293, 77315, 77325, 77336, 77338, 77345, 77346, 77347, 77373, 77375, 77377, 77379, 77383, 77388, 77389, 77391, 77396, 77401, 77402, 77410, 77411, 77413, 77429, 77433, 77449, 77491, 77492, 77501, 77502, 77503, 77504, 77505, 77506, 77507, 77508, 77520, 77522, 77530, 77532, 77536, 77547, 77562, 77571, 77572, 77586, 77587, 77598.
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 Harris County, TX?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Harris 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 Harris 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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