Section 8 Rent in ZIP 75167

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 75167 in Ellis 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
$2,050
1 BR
$2,130
2 BR
$2,500
3 BR
$3,150
4 BR
$4,000

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%)
$2,250
FMR (100%)
$2,500
High (110%)
$2,750

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 75167 at $2,500 is $569 higher than the Ellis 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 75167?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 75167 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 Ellis County

  • Housing Authority of Ferris

    Ferris · PHA code TX342

  • Housing Authority of Waxahachie

    Waxahachie · PHA code TX015

  • Housing Authority of Ennis

    Ennis · PHA code TX070

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 75167 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 75167?
For ZIP 75167 in Ellis County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,500 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,250 to $2,750 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 75167?
HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 75167, by bedroom size: studio $2,050, 1-bedroom $2,130, 2-bedroom $2,500, 3-bedroom $3,150, 4-bedroom $4,000. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 75167?
Vouchers for Ellis County are administered by Housing Authority of Ferris, Housing Authority of Waxahachie, Housing Authority of Ennis. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 75167 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 75167

VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 75167 maps to Ellis County, TX · FIPS 48139. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.