How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 76490?

For ZIP 76490 in Parker County, TX, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,170 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,055 to $1,285. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.

What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 76490?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 76490, by bedroom size: studio $920, 1-bedroom $1,010, 2-bedroom $1,170, 3-bedroom $1,580, 4-bedroom $1,810. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 76490?

Agencies listed for Parker County include Weatherford Housing Authority. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 76490

FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 76490 in Parker County, Texas: HUD rent benchmarks by bedroom size, an illustrative percentage range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Texas.

Studio

$920

1 BR

$1,010

2 BR

$1,170

3 BR

$1,580

4 BR

$1,810

What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 76490?

HUD's Fair Market Rents estimate 40th-percentile gross rents for standard-quality units occupied by recent movers. Small Area FMRs provide ZIP-level estimates. These are not arithmetic average asking rents or approved voucher payments. For FY2027, that benchmark is $1,010 for a one-bedroom and $1,170 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 76490. Actual asking rents and adopted agency payment standards can differ. The full HUD benchmark table is above.

What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in ZIP 76490

HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 76490 rose from $1,080 in FY2026 to $1,170 in FY2027, a change of +$90 a month (+8.3%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.

Bedrooms	FY2026	FY2027	Change
Efficiency (studio)	$860	$920	+$60 (+7.0%)
1-bedroom	$930	$1,010	+$80 (+8.6%)
2-bedroom	$1,080	$1,170	+$90 (+8.3%)
3-bedroom	$1,450	$1,580	+$130 (+9.0%)
4-bedroom	$1,710	$1,810	+$100 (+5.8%)

The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.

Already renting with a voucher in ZIP 76490? Under standard HCV rules, once the housing authority raises its payment standard, the higher amount must be used for your subsidy no later than the earliest of three dates: a rent increase that would raise your share, your next regular or interim reexamination, or one year after the increase took effect (24 CFR 982.505(c)(4)). Confirm any applicable Moving to Work policy with your agency.

Landlords: a higher FMR does not raise a contract rent by itself. You still request the increase from the housing authority, and the new rent has to pass its rent reasonableness review against comparable unassisted units.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.

Illustration: 90% to 110% of the HUD benchmark (2 BR)

These percentages illustrate the basic payment-standard range, not a verified agency schedule. ZIP-based policies, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.

Low (90%)

$1,055

FMR (100%)

$1,170

High (110%)

$1,285

Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Ask your administering agency for the adopted standard and household affordability calculation; neither the HUD benchmark nor this illustration is a lease approval.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 76490 at $1,170 is $575 lower than the Parker County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,745. The difference describes HUD benchmarks, not a reduction in your voucher. Confirm the applicable schedule with the agency administering your assistance.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 76490?

Texas limits local voucher-protection ordinances, but that does not let every property refuse vouchers. TDHCA-funded or administered multifamily housing, including housing-tax-credit properties, cannot exclude applicants because they use Housing Choice Vouchers. Other program or contract requirements may also apply; ordinary screening and agency approval still matter.

Texas Government Code § 2306.269: voucher rules for TDHCA housing

Program-specific voucher requirements still apply despite local ordinance preemption.

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

Housing authorities serving Parker County

Weatherford Housing Authority
Weatherford · PHA code TX349
524 Section 8 units

These agencies are listed for the county. Confirm jurisdiction for the exact address and, if you already have a voucher, which agency will administer the proposed move.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 76490?: For ZIP 76490 in Parker County, TX, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,170 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,055 to $1,285. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 76490?: HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 76490, by bedroom size: studio $920, 1-bedroom $1,010, 2-bedroom $1,170, 3-bedroom $1,580, 4-bedroom $1,810. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 76490?: Agencies listed for Parker County include Weatherford Housing Authority. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 76490

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SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2027. ZIP 76490 maps to Parker County, TX · FIPS 48367. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.