FY2027 Small Area FMR · Midland, TX
ZIP 79706 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 79706 (Midland, TX) is $1,630 a month, down 3.6% from FY2026. That is 9% below the Midland, TX area-wide FMR of $1,794.
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 79706 sits in the Midland, TX area
Of the 15 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 79706 has the 13th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Midland, 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 $1,794 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,630 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 79706 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Glasscock County, TX (same figures) and Upton 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 | $1,335 | $1,430 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,310 | $1,179 – $1,441 | $1,408 | $1,440 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,630 | $1,467 – $1,793 | $1,794 | $1,690 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,060 | $1,854 – $2,266 | $2,223 | $2,160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,410 | $2,169 – $2,651 | $2,401 | $2,670 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,630 needs about $65,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $108,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $87,100. ZIP code 79706 lies mainly in Midland County, Glasscock County and Upton County. See the Midland, 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 79706?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 79706 are $1,290 (studio), $1,310 (1 BR), $1,630 (2 BR), $2,060 (3 BR) and $2,410 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 79706?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 79706 that range is $1,467 to $1,793 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 79706?
The FY2026 income limits of the Midland, TX area apply: median family income $108,900, low-income (80%) limit $87,100 for a family of four.