Hidalgo County, TX Fair Market Rent & Section 8 (FY2026)
Official HUD Fair Market Rent for Hidalgo County (McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA), with the typical 90–110% Section 8 voucher payment-standard range.
| Unit size | Fair Market Rent | Voucher range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $842 | $758–$926 |
| 1 BR | $847 | $762–$932 |
| 2 BR | $1,060 | $954–$1,166 |
| 3 BR | $1,376 | $1,238–$1,514 |
| 4 BR | $1,522 | $1,370–$1,674 |
Source: HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents. Voucher range = 90–110% of FMR (your PHA sets the exact standard).
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Section 8 rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMR)
This area uses ZIP-level Small Area FMRs, so the voucher amount varies by neighborhood. Pick a ZIP:
- 78501
- 78502
- 78503
- 78504
- 78505
- 78516
- 78537
- 78538
- 78539
- 78540
- 78541
- 78542
- 78543
- 78549
- 78557
- 78558
- 78559
- 78560
- 78562
- 78565
- 78570
- 78572
- 78573
- 78574
- 78576
- 78577
- 78579
- 78589
- 78596
- 78599
What this means
If you rent (or are renting out) a home in Hidalgo County with a Housing Choice Voucher, the housing authority caps assistance at its payment standard — usually 90–110% of the Fair Market Rent above. A 2-bedroom payment standard here is roughly $954–$1,166/month. The tenant generally pays about 30% of adjusted income toward rent and utilities, and the voucher covers the rest up to the standard. The unit must also pass a housing-quality inspection and a rent-reasonableness check.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Fair Market Rent in Hidalgo County, TX for 2026?
- For FY2026, HUD's Fair Market Rent in Hidalgo County (McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA) is $842 for a studio, $847 for 1 bedroom, $1,060 for 2 bedrooms, $1,376 for 3 bedrooms, and $1,522 for 4 bedrooms.
- How much will a Section 8 voucher cover in Hidalgo County?
- Housing authorities set the payment standard between 90% and 110% of the Fair Market Rent. For a 2-bedroom in Hidalgo County that range is about $954–$1,166 per month. Your local PHA sets the exact figure, and your share is generally about 30% of your adjusted monthly income.
- Is Fair Market Rent the same as the voucher amount?
- No. FMR is HUD's rent estimate for the area; the voucher payment standard is set by your local Public Housing Authority within 90–110% of FMR, and the rent must also pass a "rent reasonableness" review and a housing-quality inspection.