FY2027 Small Area FMR · Plum, TX
ZIP 78952 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 78952 (Plum, TX) is $1,090 a month. That is 0% equal to the Fayette County, TX area-wide FMR of $1,093.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
Where 78952 sits in the Fayette County, TX area
Of the 18 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 78952 has the 16th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Fayette 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 $1,093 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,090 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830 | $747 – $913 | $831 | — |
| 1 bedroom | $930 | $837 – $1,023 | $933 | — |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,090 | $981 – $1,199 | $1,093 | — |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,323 – $1,617 | $1,473 | — |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,431 – $1,749 | $1,596 | — |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,090 needs about $43,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $98,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $78,550. ZIP code 78952 lies mainly in Fayette County. See the Fayette 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 78952?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 78952 are $830 (studio), $930 (1 BR), $1,090 (2 BR), $1,470 (3 BR) and $1,590 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 78952?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 78952 that range is $981 to $1,199 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 78952?
The FY2026 income limits of the Fayette County, TX area apply: median family income $98,200, low-income (80%) limit $78,550 for a family of four.