FY2027 Small Area FMR · Monahans, TX
ZIP 79756 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 79756 (Monahans, TX) is $1,430 a month, up 13.5% from FY2026. That is 2% above the Ward County, TX area-wide FMR of $1,406.
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 79756 sits in the Ward County, TX area
Of the 6 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 79756 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Ward 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 $1,406 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,430 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,090 | $981 – $1,199 | $1,069 | $980 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,090 | $981 – $1,199 | $1,075 | $1,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,287 – $1,573 | $1,406 | $1,260 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,530 – $1,870 | $1,675 | $1,630 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,060 | $1,854 – $2,266 | $2,025 | $1,850 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,430 needs about $57,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $80,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $66,950. ZIP code 79756 lies mainly in Ward County. See the Ward 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 79756?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 79756 are $1,090 (studio), $1,090 (1 BR), $1,430 (2 BR), $1,700 (3 BR) and $2,060 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 79756?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 79756 that range is $1,287 to $1,573 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 79756?
The FY2026 income limits of the Ward County, TX area apply: median family income $80,800, low-income (80%) limit $66,950 for a family of four.