FY2027 Small Area FMR · Wellman, TX
ZIP 79378 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 79378 (Wellman, TX) is $1,020 a month, up 1.0% from FY2026. That is 1% above the Terry 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 79378 sits in the Terry County, TX area
Of the 8 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 79378 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Terry 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 $1,020 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $770 | $693 – $847 | $771 | $780 |
| 1 bedroom | $820 | $738 – $902 | $775 | $830 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,020 | $918 – $1,122 | $1,014 | $1,010 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,143 – $1,397 | $1,310 | $1,260 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,341 – $1,639 | $1,497 | $1,480 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,020 needs about $40,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $61,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $66,950. ZIP code 79378 lies mainly in Terry County. See the Terry 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 79378?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 79378 are $770 (studio), $820 (1 BR), $1,020 (2 BR), $1,270 (3 BR) and $1,490 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 79378?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 79378 that range is $918 to $1,122 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 79378?
The FY2026 income limits of the Terry County, TX area apply: median family income $61,600, low-income (80%) limit $66,950 for a family of four.