How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 77435?

For ZIP 77435 in Wharton County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,220 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,100 to $1,340 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 77435?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 77435, by bedroom size: studio $850, 1-bedroom $940, 2-bedroom $1,220, 3-bedroom $1,660, 4-bedroom $1,910. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 77435?

Vouchers for Wharton County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of El Campo. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 77435 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 77435

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 77435 in Wharton 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

$850

1 BR

$940

2 BR

$1,220

3 BR

$1,660

4 BR

$1,910

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%)

$1,100

FMR (100%)

$1,220

High (110%)

$1,340

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 77435 at $1,220 is $120 higher than the Wharton County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,100. 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 77435?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 77435 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 Wharton County

Housing Authority of the City of El Campo
El Campo · PHA code TX355
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 77435 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 77435?: For ZIP 77435 in Wharton County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,220 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,100 to $1,340 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 77435?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 77435, by bedroom size: studio $850, 1-bedroom $940, 2-bedroom $1,220, 3-bedroom $1,660, 4-bedroom $1,910. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 77435?: Vouchers for Wharton County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of El Campo. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 77435 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Wharton County overview All of Texas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 77435 maps to Wharton County, TX · FIPS 48481. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.