FY2027 Small Area FMR · Cuero, TX
ZIP 77954 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 77954 (Cuero, TX) is $1,180 a month, up 4.4% from FY2026. That is 2% below the DeWitt County, TX area-wide FMR of $1,205.
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 77954 sits in the DeWitt County, TX area
Of the 10 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 77954 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. DeWitt 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 $1,205 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,180 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 77954 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Gonzales 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 | $900 | $810 – $990 | $916 | $880 |
| 1 bedroom | $900 | $810 – $990 | $921 | $900 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,062 – $1,298 | $1,205 | $1,130 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,269 – $1,551 | $1,436 | $1,350 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,530 – $1,870 | $1,736 | $1,660 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,180 needs about $47,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $77,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $66,950. ZIP code 77954 lies mainly in DeWitt County and Gonzales County. See the DeWitt 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 77954?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 77954 are $900 (studio), $900 (1 BR), $1,180 (2 BR), $1,410 (3 BR) and $1,700 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 77954?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 77954 that range is $1,062 to $1,298 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 77954?
The FY2026 income limits of the DeWitt County, TX area apply: median family income $77,500, low-income (80%) limit $66,950 for a family of four.