How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 76036?

For ZIP 76036 in Tarrant County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,010 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,810 to $2,210 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 76036?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 76036, by bedroom size: studio $1,660, 1-bedroom $1,720, 2-bedroom $2,010, 3-bedroom $2,650, 4-bedroom $3,280. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 76036?

Vouchers for Tarrant County are administered by Housing Authority of Fort Worth, Arlington Housing Works, Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 76036 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 76036

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 76036 in Tarrant 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

$1,660

1 BR

$1,720

2 BR

$2,010

3 BR

$2,650

4 BR

$3,280

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%)

$1,810

FMR (100%)

$2,010

High (110%)

$2,210

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 76036 at $2,010 is $287 higher than the Tarrant County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,723. 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 76036?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 76036 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 Tarrant County

Housing Authority of Fort Worth
Fort Worth · PHA code TX004
6,430 Section 8 units
Arlington Housing Works
Arlington · PHA code TX433
3,905 Section 8 units
Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office
Fort Worth · PHA code TX431
3,314 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of Haltom City
Haltom City · PHA code TX153
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Housing Authority of Grapevine
Grapevine · PHA code TX291
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 76036 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 76036?: For ZIP 76036 in Tarrant County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,010 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,810 to $2,210 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 76036?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 76036, by bedroom size: studio $1,660, 1-bedroom $1,720, 2-bedroom $2,010, 3-bedroom $2,650, 4-bedroom $3,280. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 76036?: Vouchers for Tarrant County are administered by Housing Authority of Fort Worth, Arlington Housing Works, Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 76036 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Tarrant County overview All of Texas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 76036 maps to Tarrant County, TX · FIPS 48439. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.