FY2027 Small Area FMR · Wharton, TX
ZIP 77488 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 77488 (Wharton, TX) is $1,220 a month, up 7.0% from FY2026. That is 3% above the Wharton County, TX area-wide FMR of $1,184.
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 77488 sits in the Wharton County, TX area
Of the 14 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 77488 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Wharton 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 $1,184 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,220 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $765 – $935 | $824 | $790 |
| 1 bedroom | $940 | $846 – $1,034 | $915 | $870 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,098 – $1,342 | $1,184 | $1,140 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,630 | $1,467 – $1,793 | $1,584 | $1,550 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,476 – $1,804 | $1,590 | $1,780 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,220 needs about $48,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $85,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $68,400. ZIP code 77488 lies mainly in Wharton County and Colorado County. See the Wharton 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 77488?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 77488 are $850 (studio), $940 (1 BR), $1,220 (2 BR), $1,630 (3 BR) and $1,640 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 77488?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 77488 that range is $1,098 to $1,342 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 77488?
The FY2026 income limits of the Wharton County, TX area apply: median family income $85,500, low-income (80%) limit $68,400 for a family of four.