FY2027 Small Area FMR · Hart, TX
ZIP 79043 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 79043 (Hart, TX) is $1,340 a month, up 16.5% from FY2026. That is 10% above the Castro County, TX area-wide FMR of $1,218.
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 79043 sits in the Castro County, TX area
Of the 11 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 79043 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Castro 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 $1,218 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,340 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 79043 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Hale County, TX (same figures) and Lamb 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 | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $926 | $870 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,070 | $963 – $1,177 | $970 | $880 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,206 – $1,474 | $1,218 | $1,150 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,440 – $1,760 | $1,451 | $1,380 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,930 | $1,737 – $2,123 | $1,754 | $1,690 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,340 needs about $53,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $61,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $66,950. ZIP code 79043 lies mainly in Castro County, Lamb County and Hale County. See the Castro 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 79043?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 79043 are $1,010 (studio), $1,070 (1 BR), $1,340 (2 BR), $1,600 (3 BR) and $1,930 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 79043?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 79043 that range is $1,206 to $1,474 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 79043?
The FY2026 income limits of the Castro County, TX area apply: median family income $61,100, low-income (80%) limit $66,950 for a family of four.