FY2027 Small Area FMR · Roaring Springs, TX
ZIP 79256 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 79256 (Roaring Springs, TX) is $1,220 a month, up 8.0% from FY2026. That is 10% above the Dickens County, TX area-wide FMR of $1,108.
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 79256 sits in the Dickens County, TX area
Of the 7 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 79256 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Dickens 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 $1,108 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,220 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 79256 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Motley 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 | $930 | $837 – $1,023 | $842 | $880 |
| 1 bedroom | $970 | $873 – $1,067 | $882 | $900 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,098 – $1,342 | $1,108 | $1,130 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,422 – $1,738 | $1,320 | $1,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,760 | $1,584 – $1,936 | $1,596 | $1,660 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,220 needs about $48,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $69,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $66,950. ZIP code 79256 lies mainly in Motley County and Dickens County. See the Dickens 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 79256?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 79256 are $930 (studio), $970 (1 BR), $1,220 (2 BR), $1,580 (3 BR) and $1,760 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 79256?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 79256 that range is $1,098 to $1,342 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 79256?
The FY2026 income limits of the Dickens County, TX area apply: median family income $69,000, low-income (80%) limit $66,950 for a family of four.