FY2027 Small Area FMR · Knox City, TX
ZIP 79529 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 79529 (Knox City, TX) is $1,180 a month, up 3.5% from FY2026. That is 16% above the Knox 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 79529 sits in the Knox County, TX area
Of the 6 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 79529 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Knox 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 $1,180 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $900 | $810 – $990 | $771 | $890 |
| 1 bedroom | $940 | $846 – $1,034 | $807 | $910 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,062 – $1,298 | $1,014 | $1,140 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,630 | $1,467 – $1,793 | $1,404 | $1,480 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,530 – $1,870 | $1,461 | $1,680 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,180 needs about $47,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $71,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $66,950. ZIP code 79529 lies mainly in Knox County and Haskell County. See the Knox 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 79529?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 79529 are $900 (studio), $940 (1 BR), $1,180 (2 BR), $1,630 (3 BR) and $1,700 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 79529?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 79529 that range is $1,062 to $1,298 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 79529?
The FY2026 income limits of the Knox County, TX area apply: median family income $71,500, low-income (80%) limit $66,950 for a family of four.