FY2027 Small Area FMR · New Ulm, TX
ZIP 78950 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 78950 (New Ulm, TX) is $1,130 a month, up 5.6% from FY2026. That is 6% above the Austin County, TX area-wide FMR of $1,069.
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 78950 sits in the Austin County, TX area
Of the 13 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 78950 has the 10th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Austin 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 $1,069 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,130 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 78950 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Colorado County, TX (same figures) and Fayette 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 | $860 | $774 – $946 | $812 | $830 |
| 1 bedroom | $910 | $819 – $1,001 | $817 | $880 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,130 | $1,017 – $1,243 | $1,069 | $1,070 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,480 | $1,332 – $1,628 | $1,480 | $1,400 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,710 | $1,539 – $1,881 | $1,787 | $1,670 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,130 needs about $45,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $104,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $83,200. ZIP code 78950 lies mainly in Austin County, Colorado County and Fayette County. See the Austin 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 78950?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 78950 are $860 (studio), $910 (1 BR), $1,130 (2 BR), $1,480 (3 BR) and $1,710 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 78950?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 78950 that range is $1,017 to $1,243 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 78950?
The FY2026 income limits of the Austin County, TX area apply: median family income $104,000, low-income (80%) limit $83,200 for a family of four.