FY2027 Small Area FMR · Lubbock, TX
ZIP 79410 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 79410 (Lubbock, TX) is $1,440 a month, up 3.6% from FY2026. That is 16% above the Lubbock, TX area-wide FMR of $1,241.
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 79410 sits in the Lubbock, TX area
Of the 42 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 79410 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Lubbock, 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 $1,241 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,440 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,040 | $936 – $1,144 | $893 | $970 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,220 | $1,098 – $1,342 | $1,050 | $1,170 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,296 – $1,584 | $1,241 | $1,390 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,990 | $1,791 – $2,189 | $1,718 | $1,930 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,380 | $2,142 – $2,618 | $2,053 | $2,290 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,440 needs about $57,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $90,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $71,700. ZIP code 79410 lies mainly in Lubbock County. See the Lubbock, TX metro 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 79410?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 79410 are $1,040 (studio), $1,220 (1 BR), $1,440 (2 BR), $1,990 (3 BR) and $2,380 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 79410?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 79410 that range is $1,296 to $1,584 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 79410?
The FY2026 income limits of the Lubbock, TX area apply: median family income $90,900, low-income (80%) limit $71,700 for a family of four.