Section 8 · TX
Section 8 rent — Jefferson County, TX (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 | $892 | $803 – $981 |
| 1 Bedroom | $898 | $808 – $988 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,103 | $993 – $1,213 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,446 | $1,301 – $1,591 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,732 | $1,559 – $1,905 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 77613, 77619, 77622, 77627, 77629, 77640, 77641, 77642, 77643, 77651, 77655, 77701, 77702, 77703, 77704, 77705, 77706, 77707, 77708, 77713, 77720, 77725, 77726.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,103/mo
- Payment standard
- $993 – $1,213
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson County, TX?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson County is $1,103. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $993 to $1,213 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Jefferson 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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