FY2027 Small Area FMR · Gause, TX
ZIP 77857 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 77857 (Gause, TX) is $1,080 a month, up 4.9% from FY2026. That is 4% below the Milam County, TX area-wide FMR of $1,126.
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 77857 sits in the Milam County, TX area
Of the 15 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 77857 has the 12th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Milam 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 $1,126 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,080 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $860 | $774 – $946 | $856 | $820 |
| 1 bedroom | $890 | $801 – $979 | $861 | $840 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,080 | $972 – $1,188 | $1,126 | $1,030 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,420 | $1,278 – $1,562 | $1,448 | $1,340 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,566 – $1,914 | $1,793 | $1,670 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,080 needs about $43,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $85,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $68,700. ZIP code 77857 lies mainly in Milam County. See the Milam 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 77857?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 77857 are $860 (studio), $890 (1 BR), $1,080 (2 BR), $1,420 (3 BR) and $1,740 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 77857?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 77857 that range is $972 to $1,188 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 77857?
The FY2026 income limits of the Milam County, TX area apply: median family income $85,900, low-income (80%) limit $68,700 for a family of four.