ZIP 77215 Section 8 rent & Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
ZIP-level Small Area Fair Market Rent and Section 8 voucher payment standards for 77215 — Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area.
$1,540 / mo · 2 BR SAFMR
| Unit size | Small Area FMR | Payment standard (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 | $1,125–$1,375 |
| 1 BR | $1,290 | $1,161–$1,419 |
| 2 BR | $1,540 | $1,386–$1,694 |
| 3 BR | $2,070 | $1,863–$2,277 |
| 4 BR | $2,580 | $2,322–$2,838 |
Source: HUD FY2026 Small Area FMRs. Payment standard = 90–110% of SAFMR (HUD-published band); your PHA sets the exact standard.
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What this means
A Housing Choice Voucher in ZIP 77215 is capped at the housing authority's payment standard, generally 90–110% of the Small Area FMR shown above. The tenant typically pays about 30% of adjusted monthly income toward rent and utilities; the voucher covers the rest up to the standard, and the unit must pass an inspection and rent-reasonableness review.
Heads up: The figure above is the HUD Fair Market Rent. Your local Public Housing Authority (PHA) sets the actual payment standard — usually between 90% and 110% of it — so confirm your exact amount with the PHA that issued the voucher.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Section 8 payment standard for ZIP 77215?
- In ZIP 77215 (Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area), the FY2026 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom is $1,540, and the voucher payment standard typically falls between $1,386 and $1,694 (90–110% of SAFMR). Your local PHA sets the exact figure.
- Why is the rent different from nearby ZIP codes?
- This area uses Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs), which HUD calculates per ZIP code so that vouchers reflect neighborhood-level rents rather than one metro-wide average.
This page shows official HUD Fair Market Rent data for general educational use — it is not legal, financial, or housing advice, and is not a guarantee of any voucher amount. Your local Public Housing Authority sets the actual payment standard and approves rents. Always confirm with your PHA and the official HUD FMR data.