FY2027 Small Area FMR · Carbon, TX
ZIP 76435 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 76435 (Carbon, TX) is $1,520 a month, up 7.0% from FY2026. That is 50% above the Eastland County, TX area-wide FMR of $1,014.
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 76435 sits in the Eastland County, TX area
Of the 12 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 76435 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Eastland County, TX is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,014 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,520 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,160 | $1,044 – $1,276 | $771 | $1,100 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,300 | $1,170 – $1,430 | $868 | $1,260 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,368 – $1,672 | $1,014 | $1,420 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,100 | $1,890 – $2,310 | $1,404 | $1,970 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,540 | $2,286 – $2,794 | $1,695 | $2,380 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,520 needs about $60,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $74,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $66,950. ZIP code 76435 lies mainly in Eastland County. See the Eastland County, TX county 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 76435?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 76435 are $1,160 (studio), $1,300 (1 BR), $1,520 (2 BR), $2,100 (3 BR) and $2,540 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 76435?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 76435 that range is $1,368 to $1,672 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 76435?
The FY2026 income limits of the Eastland County, TX area apply: median family income $74,300, low-income (80%) limit $66,950 for a family of four.