FY2027 Small Area FMR · Ackerly, TX
ZIP 79713 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 79713 (Ackerly, TX) is $1,600 a month, down 5.3% from FY2026. That is 10% below the Martin County, TX area-wide FMR of $1,781.
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 79713 sits in the Martin County, TX area
Of the 8 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 79713 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Martin 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 $1,781 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,600 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 79713 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Borden County, TX (same figures), Dawson County, TX (same figures) and Howard 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 | $1,317 | $1,430 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,300 | $1,170 – $1,430 | $1,402 | $1,440 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,440 – $1,760 | $1,781 | $1,690 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,200 | $2,149 | $2,120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,460 | $2,214 – $2,706 | $2,450 | $2,730 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,600 needs about $64,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $100,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $82,650. ZIP code 79713 lies mainly in Martin County, Dawson County and Howard County. See the Martin 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 79713?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 79713 are $1,290 (studio), $1,300 (1 BR), $1,600 (2 BR), $2,000 (3 BR) and $2,460 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 79713?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 79713 that range is $1,440 to $1,760 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 79713?
The FY2026 income limits of the Martin County, TX area apply: median family income $100,700, low-income (80%) limit $82,650 for a family of four.