FY2027 Small Area FMR · Lolita, TX
ZIP 77971 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 77971 (Lolita, TX) is $1,050 a month, up 5.0% from FY2026. That is 4% above the Calhoun County, TX area-wide FMR of $1,014.
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 77971 sits in the Calhoun County, TX area
Of the 7 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 77971 has the 7th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Calhoun 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 $1,014 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,050 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 77971 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Jackson 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 | $800 | $720 – $880 | $771 | $780 |
| 1 bedroom | $920 | $828 – $1,012 | $931 | $890 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,050 | $945 – $1,155 | $1,014 | $1,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,161 – $1,419 | $1,310 | $1,240 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,368 – $1,672 | $1,461 | $1,470 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,050 needs about $42,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $97,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,900. ZIP code 77971 lies mainly in Jackson County. See the Calhoun 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 77971?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 77971 are $800 (studio), $920 (1 BR), $1,050 (2 BR), $1,290 (3 BR) and $1,520 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 77971?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 77971 that range is $945 to $1,155 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 77971?
The FY2026 income limits of the Calhoun County, TX area apply: median family income $97,400, low-income (80%) limit $77,900 for a family of four.