Section 8 · TX
Section 8 rent — Tarrant County, TX (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Tarrant 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 Tarrant 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 | $1,427 | $1,284 – $1,570 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,473 | $1,326 – $1,620 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,723 | $1,551 – $1,895 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,273 | $2,046 – $2,500 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,815 | $2,534 – $3,097 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 75054, 75261, 76001, 76002, 76003, 76004, 76005, 76006, 76007, 76010, 76011, 76012, 76013, 76014, 76015, 76016, 76017, 76018, 76019, 76021, 76022, 76034, 76036, 76039, 76040, 76051, 76052, 76053, 76054, 76060, 76092, 76094, 76095, 76096, 76099, 76101, 76102, 76103, 76104, 76105, 76106, 76107, 76108, 76109, 76110, 76111, 76112, 76113, 76114, 76115, 76116, 76117, 76118, 76119, 76120, 76121, 76123, 76124, 76126, 76127, 76129, 76130, 76131, 76132, 76133, 76134, 76135, 76136, 76137, 76140, 76147, 76148, 76155, 76161, 76162, 76163, 76164, 76177, 76179, 76180, 76182, 76185, 76244, 76248.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,723/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,551 – $1,895
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Tarrant County, TX?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Tarrant County is $1,723. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,551 to $1,895 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Tarrant 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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