FY2027 Small Area FMR · Lamesa, TX
ZIP 79331 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 79331 (Lamesa, TX) is $1,600 a month, down 5.3% from FY2026. That is 56% above the Lynn County, TX area-wide FMR of $1,025.
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 79331 sits in the Lynn County, TX area
Of the 10 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 79331 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Lynn 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 $1,025 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,600 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 79331 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Martin County, TX (same figures), Borden County, TX (same figures), Dawson County, TX (same figures) and Gaines 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 | $1,290 | $1,161 – $1,419 | $743 | $1,430 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,300 | $1,170 – $1,430 | $784 | $1,440 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,440 – $1,760 | $1,025 | $1,690 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,200 | $1,253 | $2,120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,460 | $2,214 – $2,706 | $1,595 | $2,730 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,600 needs about $64,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $90,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $71,700. ZIP code 79331 lies mainly in Dawson County, Martin County and Borden County. See the Lynn 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 79331?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 79331 are $1,290 (studio), $1,300 (1 BR), $1,600 (2 BR), $2,000 (3 BR) and $2,460 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 79331?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 79331 that range is $1,440 to $1,760 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 79331?
The FY2026 income limits of the Lynn County, TX area apply: median family income $90,000, low-income (80%) limit $71,700 for a family of four.