Section 8 Rent in ZIP 76626
FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 76626 in Navarro 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.
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.
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 76626 at $1,170 is $115 higher than the Navarro County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,055. 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 76626?
Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 76626 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 Navarro County
Housing Authority of Corsicana
Corsicana · PHA code TX033
—Housing Authority of Kerens
Kerens · PHA code TX305
—Housing Authority of Blooming Grove
Blooming Grove · PHA code TX238
—Housing Authority of Dawson
Dawson · PHA code TX249
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 76626 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 76626?
- For ZIP 76626 in Navarro County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,170 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,055 to $1,285 before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 76626?
- HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 76626, by bedroom size: studio $950, 1-bedroom $990, 2-bedroom $1,170, 3-bedroom $1,600, 4-bedroom $1,890. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
- Which housing authority covers ZIP 76626?
- Vouchers for Navarro County are administered by Housing Authority of Corsicana, Housing Authority of Kerens, Housing Authority of Blooming Grove. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 76626 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 76626
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 76626 maps to Navarro County, TX · FIPS 48349. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.