How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 75065?

For ZIP 75065 in Denton County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,040 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,835 to $2,245 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 75065?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 75065, by bedroom size: studio $1,670, 1-bedroom $1,740, 2-bedroom $2,040, 3-bedroom $2,570, 4-bedroom $3,270. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 75065?

Vouchers for Denton County are administered by Denton Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 75065 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 75065

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 75065 in Denton County, Texas: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Texas.

Studio

$1,670

1 BR

$1,740

2 BR

$2,040

3 BR

$2,570

4 BR

$3,270

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,835

FMR (100%)

$2,040

High (110%)

$2,245

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 75065 at $2,040 is $109 higher than the Denton County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,931. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 75065?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 75065 can legally decline Section 8 applicants. Listing on a voucher-friendly marketplace is the fastest way to find the landlords who do accept.

Texas has NO statewide SOI protection AND state law preempts city ordinances. Austin passed protection in 2014, Texas legislature struck it down in 2015. Landlords in Texas can legally refuse vouchers.

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Denton County

Denton Housing Authority
Denton · PHA code TX392
1,935 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 75065 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 75065?: For ZIP 75065 in Denton County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,040 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,835 to $2,245 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 75065?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 75065, by bedroom size: studio $1,670, 1-bedroom $1,740, 2-bedroom $2,040, 3-bedroom $2,570, 4-bedroom $3,270. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 75065?: Vouchers for Denton County are administered by Denton Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 75065 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Denton County overview All of Texas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 75065 maps to Denton County, TX · FIPS 48121. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.