FY2027 Small Area FMR · Dallas, TX
ZIP 75253 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 75253 (Dallas, TX) is $1,580 a month, down 8.7% from FY2026. That is 13% below 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 75253 sits in the Dallas, TX area
Of the 260 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 75253 has the 192nd 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 $1,422 and $1,738 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,300 | $1,170 – $1,430 | $1,491 | $1,420 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,340 | $1,206 – $1,474 | $1,536 | $1,480 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,422 – $1,738 | $1,807 | $1,730 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,990 | $1,791 – $2,189 | $2,275 | $2,180 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,530 | $2,277 – $2,783 | $2,892 | $2,770 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,580 needs about $63,200 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 75253 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 75253?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 75253 are $1,300 (studio), $1,340 (1 BR), $1,580 (2 BR), $1,990 (3 BR) and $2,530 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 75253?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 75253 that range is $1,422 to $1,738 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 75253?
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.