FY2027 Small Area FMR · Estelline, TX
ZIP 79233 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 79233 (Estelline, TX) is $1,120 a month, up 7.7% from FY2026. That is 10% above the Hall County, TX area-wide FMR of $1,014.
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 79233 sits in the Hall County, TX area
Of the 8 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 79233 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Hall 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 $1,014 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,120 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $765 – $935 | $771 | $810 |
| 1 bedroom | $860 | $774 – $946 | $794 | $840 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,008 – $1,232 | $1,014 | $1,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,350 – $1,650 | $1,404 | $1,400 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,449 – $1,771 | $1,461 | $1,540 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,120 needs about $44,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $59,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $66,950. ZIP code 79233 lies mainly in Hall County. See the Hall 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 79233?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 79233 are $850 (studio), $860 (1 BR), $1,120 (2 BR), $1,500 (3 BR) and $1,610 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 79233?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 79233 that range is $1,008 to $1,232 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 79233?
The FY2026 income limits of the Hall County, TX area apply: median family income $59,400, low-income (80%) limit $66,950 for a family of four.