How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 77445?

For ZIP 77445 in Waller County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,300 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,170 to $1,430 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 77445?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 77445, by bedroom size: studio $1,060, 1-bedroom $1,090, 2-bedroom $1,300, 3-bedroom $1,750, 4-bedroom $2,180. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 77445

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 77445 in Waller 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

$1,060

1 BR

$1,090

2 BR

$1,300

3 BR

$1,750

4 BR

$2,180

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%)

$1,170

FMR (100%)

$1,300

High (110%)

$1,430

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 77445 at $1,300 is $273 lower than the Waller County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,573. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 77445?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 77445 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 77445?: For ZIP 77445 in Waller County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,300 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,170 to $1,430 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 77445?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 77445, by bedroom size: studio $1,060, 1-bedroom $1,090, 2-bedroom $1,300, 3-bedroom $1,750, 4-bedroom $2,180. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Waller County overview All of Texas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 77445 maps to Waller County, TX · FIPS 48473. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.