FY2027 Small Area FMR · Dallas, TX
ZIP 75205 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 75205 (Dallas, TX) is $2,710 a month, down 5.9% from FY2026. That is 50% above the Dallas, TX area-wide FMR of $1,807.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 75205 sits in the Dallas, TX area
Of the 260 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 75205 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Dallas, TX is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2011), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $2,439 and $2,981 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,240 | $2,016 – $2,464 | $1,491 | $2,360 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,300 | $2,070 – $2,530 | $1,536 | $2,460 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,710 | $2,439 – $2,981 | $1,807 | $2,880 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,410 | $3,069 – $3,751 | $2,275 | $3,630 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,340 | $3,906 – $4,774 | $2,892 | $4,610 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,710 needs about $108,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $121,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $96,900. ZIP code 75205 lies mainly in Dallas County. See the Dallas, TX metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 75205?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 75205 are $2,240 (studio), $2,300 (1 BR), $2,710 (2 BR), $3,410 (3 BR) and $4,340 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 75205?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 75205 that range is $2,439 to $2,981 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 75205?
The FY2026 income limits of the Dallas, TX area apply: median family income $121,100, low-income (80%) limit $96,900 for a family of four.