FY2027 Small Area FMR · North Zulch, TX
ZIP 77872 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 77872 (North Zulch, TX) is $1,300 a month, up 8.3% from FY2026. That is 13% above the Grimes County, TX area-wide FMR of $1,154.
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 77872 sits in the Grimes County, TX area
Of the 12 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 77872 has the 5th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Grimes 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 $1,154 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,300 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 77872 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Madison 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 | $990 | $891 – $1,089 | $877 | $910 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,000 | $900 – $1,100 | $919 | $920 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,170 – $1,430 | $1,154 | $1,200 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,620 – $1,980 | $1,403 | $1,670 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,980 | $1,782 – $2,178 | $1,662 | $1,770 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,300 needs about $52,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $89,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $71,600. ZIP code 77872 lies mainly in Madison County and Grimes County. See the Grimes 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 77872?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 77872 are $990 (studio), $1,000 (1 BR), $1,300 (2 BR), $1,800 (3 BR) and $1,980 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 77872?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 77872 that range is $1,170 to $1,430 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 77872?
The FY2026 income limits of the Grimes County, TX area apply: median family income $89,500, low-income (80%) limit $71,600 for a family of four.