How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 75156?

For ZIP 75156 in Henderson County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,030 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $925 to $1,135 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 75156?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 75156, by bedroom size: studio $830, 1-bedroom $890, 2-bedroom $1,030, 3-bedroom $1,300, 4-bedroom $1,690. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 75156?

Vouchers for Henderson County are administered by Athens Housing Authority, Housing Authority of Malakoff, Housing Authority of Trinidad. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 75156 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 75156

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 75156 in Henderson 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

$830

1 BR

$890

2 BR

$1,030

3 BR

$1,300

4 BR

$1,690

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%)

$925

FMR (100%)

$1,030

High (110%)

$1,135

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 75156 at $1,030 is $21 higher than the Henderson County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,009. 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 75156?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 75156 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 Henderson County

Athens Housing Authority
Athens · PHA code TX519
244 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of Malakoff
Malakoff · PHA code TX209
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Housing Authority of Trinidad
Trinidad · PHA code TX237
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 75156 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 75156?: For ZIP 75156 in Henderson County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,030 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $925 to $1,135 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 75156?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 75156, by bedroom size: studio $830, 1-bedroom $890, 2-bedroom $1,030, 3-bedroom $1,300, 4-bedroom $1,690. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 75156?: Vouchers for Henderson County are administered by Athens Housing Authority, Housing Authority of Malakoff, Housing Authority of Trinidad. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 75156 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Henderson County overview All of Texas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 75156 maps to Henderson County, TX · FIPS 48213. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.