The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Houston, TX 77082's Section 8 Fair Market Rent

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in the 77082 zip code area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $1,044 to a high of $1,276, with an average of $1,160.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,107, a maximum of $1,353, and an average of $1,230.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,323, peaking at a maximum of $1,617, and averaging at $1,470.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,746, a maximum of $2,134, and an average of $1,940.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,241 to a maximum of $2,739, with an average of $2,490.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year City, State, Zipcode HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Houston, TX 77082 Low Rent (90%) $1,044 $1,107 $1,323 $1,746 $2,241
Average Rent $1,160 $1,230 $1,470 $1,940 $2,490
High Rent(110%) $1,276 $1,353 $1,617 $2,134 $2,739
2023 Houston, TX 77082 Low Rent (90%) $1,053 $1,125 $1,341 $1,764 $2,286
Average Rent $1,170 $1,250 $1,490 $1,960 $2,540
High Rent (110%) $1,287 $1,375 $1,639 $2,156 $2,794
2022 Houston, TX 77082 Low Rent (90%) $963 $1,035 $1,233 $1,638 $2,097
Average Rent $1,070 $1,150 $1,370 $1,820 $2,330
High Rent(110%) $1,177 $1,265 $1,507 $2,002 $2,563
2021 Houston, TX 77082 Low Rent (90%) $954 $1,035 $1,242 $1,665 $2,124
Average Rent $1,060 $1,150 $1,380 $1,850 $2,360
High Rent (110%) $1,166 $1,265 $1,518 $2,035 $2,596
2020 Houston, TX 77082 Low Rent (90%) $891 $981 $1,179 $1,602 $2,016
Average Rent $990 $1,090 $1,310 $1,780 $2,240
High Rent(110%) $1,089 $1,199 $1,441 $1,958 $2,464
2019 Houston, TX 77082 Low Rent (90%) $891 $990 $1,206 $1,647 $2,070
Average Rent $990 $1,100 $1,340 $1,830 $2,300
High Rent (110%) $1,089 $1,210 $1,474 $2,013 $2,530


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