FY2027 Small Area FMR · El Paso, TX
ZIP 79996 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 79996 (El Paso, TX) is $1,150 a month, down 3.4% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the El Paso, TX area-wide FMR of $1,146.
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 79996 sits in the El Paso, TX area
Of the 60 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 79996 has the 15th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. El Paso, 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 $1,146 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,150 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $720 – $880 | $798 | $820 |
| 1 bedroom | $970 | $873 – $1,067 | $969 | $1,010 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,150 | $1,035 – $1,265 | $1,146 | $1,190 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,404 – $1,716 | $1,559 | $1,630 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,920 | $1,728 – $2,112 | $1,915 | $2,000 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,150 needs about $46,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $73,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $66,950. ZIP code 79996 lies mainly in El Paso County. See the El Paso, 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 79996?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 79996 are $800 (studio), $970 (1 BR), $1,150 (2 BR), $1,560 (3 BR) and $1,920 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 79996?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 79996 that range is $1,035 to $1,265 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 79996?
The FY2026 income limits of the El Paso, TX area apply: median family income $73,400, low-income (80%) limit $66,950 for a family of four.