FY2027 Small Area FMR · Rio Medina, TX
ZIP 78066 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 78066 (Rio Medina, TX) is $1,490 a month, up 2.1% from FY2026. That is 21% above the Medina County, TX area-wide FMR of $1,231.
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 78066 sits in the Medina County, TX area
Of the 17 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 78066 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Medina 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 $1,231 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,490 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,130 | $1,017 – $1,243 | $935 | $1,110 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,180 | $1,062 – $1,298 | $941 | $1,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,341 – $1,639 | $1,231 | $1,460 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,930 | $1,737 – $2,123 | $1,600 | $1,890 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,170 | $1,953 – $2,387 | $1,741 | $2,060 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,490 needs about $59,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $101,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $80,800. ZIP code 78066 lies mainly in Medina County. See the Medina 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 78066?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 78066 are $1,130 (studio), $1,180 (1 BR), $1,490 (2 BR), $1,930 (3 BR) and $2,170 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 78066?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 78066 that range is $1,341 to $1,639 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 78066?
The FY2026 income limits of the Medina County, TX area apply: median family income $101,000, low-income (80%) limit $80,800 for a family of four.