FY2027 Small Area FMR · West Columbia, TX
ZIP 77486 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 77486 (West Columbia, TX) is $1,290 a month, down 3.0% from FY2026. That is 2% below the Brazoria County, TX area-wide FMR of $1,319.
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 77486 sits in the Brazoria County, TX area
Of the 25 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 77486 has the 16th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Brazoria 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 $1,319 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,290 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,000 | $900 – $1,100 | $1,021 | $1,060 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,190 | $1,071 – $1,309 | $1,212 | $1,210 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,161 – $1,419 | $1,319 | $1,330 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,750 | $1,575 – $1,925 | $1,790 | $1,800 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,160 | $1,944 – $2,376 | $2,205 | $2,230 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,290 needs about $51,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $126,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $100,800. ZIP code 77486 lies mainly in Brazoria County. See the Brazoria 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 77486?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 77486 are $1,000 (studio), $1,190 (1 BR), $1,290 (2 BR), $1,750 (3 BR) and $2,160 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 77486?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 77486 that range is $1,161 to $1,419 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 77486?
The FY2026 income limits of the Brazoria County, TX area apply: median family income $126,000, low-income (80%) limit $100,800 for a family of four.