FY2027 Small Area FMR · Seagraves, TX
ZIP 79359 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 79359 (Seagraves, TX) is $1,070 a month, up 4.9% from FY2026. That is 6% above the Gaines 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 79359 sits in the Gaines County, TX area
Of the 5 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 79359 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Gaines 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 $1,070 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 79359 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Terry County, TX (same figures) and Yoakum 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 | $830 | $747 – $913 | $771 | $790 |
| 1 bedroom | $980 | $882 – $1,078 | $869 | $900 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,070 | $963 – $1,177 | $1,014 | $1,020 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,152 – $1,408 | $1,208 | $1,230 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,422 – $1,738 | $1,461 | $1,500 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,070 needs about $42,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $87,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $73,300. ZIP code 79359 lies mainly in Gaines County, Yoakum County and Terry County. See the Gaines 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 79359?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 79359 are $830 (studio), $980 (1 BR), $1,070 (2 BR), $1,280 (3 BR) and $1,580 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 79359?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 79359 that range is $963 to $1,177 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 79359?
The FY2026 income limits of the Gaines County, TX area apply: median family income $87,900, low-income (80%) limit $73,300 for a family of four.