How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 75214?

For ZIP 75214 in Dallas County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,170 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,955 to $2,385 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 75214?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 75214, by bedroom size: studio $1,780, 1-bedroom $1,850, 2-bedroom $2,170, 3-bedroom $2,730, 4-bedroom $3,470. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 75214?

Vouchers for Dallas County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Dallas, Texa, Dallas County Housing Assistance Program, Grand Prairie Housing & Neighborhood Services. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 75214 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 75214

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 75214 in Dallas 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

$1,780

1 BR

$1,850

2 BR

$2,170

3 BR

$2,730

4 BR

$3,470

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%)

$1,955

FMR (100%)

$2,170

High (110%)

$2,385

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 75214 at $2,170 is $239 higher than the Dallas 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 75214?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 75214 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 Dallas County

Housing Authority of the City of Dallas, Texa
Dallas · PHA code TX009
20,345 Section 8 units
Dallas County Housing Assistance Program
Dallas · PHA code TX559
4,596 Section 8 units
Grand Prairie Housing & Neighborhood Services
Grand Prairie · PHA code TX434
3,043 Section 8 units
Garland Housing Authority
Garland · PHA code TX435
1,570 Section 8 units
City of Mesquite Housing Office
Mesquite · PHA code TX436
1,550 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 75214 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 75214?: For ZIP 75214 in Dallas County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,170 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,955 to $2,385 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 75214?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 75214, by bedroom size: studio $1,780, 1-bedroom $1,850, 2-bedroom $2,170, 3-bedroom $2,730, 4-bedroom $3,470. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 75214?: Vouchers for Dallas County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Dallas, Texa, Dallas County Housing Assistance Program, Grand Prairie Housing & Neighborhood Services. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 75214 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Dallas County overview All of Texas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 75214 maps to Dallas County, TX · FIPS 48113. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.