FY2027 Small Area FMR · Riesel, TX
ZIP 76682 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 76682 (Riesel, TX) is $1,360 a month, up 2.3% from FY2026. That is 5% above the Waco, TX area-wide FMR of $1,297.
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 76682 sits in the Waco, TX area
Of the 33 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 76682 has the 8th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Waco, 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 $1,297 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,360 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 76682 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Falls County, TX (same figures) and Limestone County, TX (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $950 | $855 – $1,045 | $903 | $920 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,070 | $963 – $1,177 | $1,029 | $1,050 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,224 – $1,496 | $1,297 | $1,330 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,810 | $1,629 – $1,991 | $1,693 | $1,760 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,940 | $1,746 – $2,134 | $1,705 | $1,920 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,360 needs about $54,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $90,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $72,250. ZIP code 76682 lies mainly in Falls County and McLennan County. See the Waco, 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 76682?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 76682 are $950 (studio), $1,070 (1 BR), $1,360 (2 BR), $1,810 (3 BR) and $1,940 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 76682?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 76682 that range is $1,224 to $1,496 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 76682?
The FY2026 income limits of the Waco, TX area apply: median family income $90,300, low-income (80%) limit $72,250 for a family of four.