FY2027 Small Area FMR · Rio Frio, TX
ZIP 78879 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 78879 (Rio Frio, TX) is $1,040 a month, up 6.1% from FY2026. That is 5% below the Real County, TX area-wide FMR of $1,099.
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 78879 sits in the Real County, TX area
Of the 8 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 78879 has the 7th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Real 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 $1,099 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,040 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 78879 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Uvalde 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 | $790 | $711 – $869 | $835 | $760 |
| 1 bedroom | $860 | $774 – $946 | $875 | $870 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $936 – $1,144 | $1,099 | $980 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,206 – $1,474 | $1,420 | $1,280 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,422 – $1,738 | $1,583 | $1,450 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,040 needs about $41,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $67,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $66,950. ZIP code 78879 lies mainly in Real County and Uvalde County. See the Real 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 78879?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 78879 are $790 (studio), $860 (1 BR), $1,040 (2 BR), $1,340 (3 BR) and $1,580 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 78879?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 78879 that range is $936 to $1,144 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 78879?
The FY2026 income limits of the Real County, TX area apply: median family income $67,300, low-income (80%) limit $66,950 for a family of four.