How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 77521?

For ZIP 77521 in Harris County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,540 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,385 to $1,695 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 77521?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 77521, by bedroom size: studio $1,250, 1-bedroom $1,290, 2-bedroom $1,540, 3-bedroom $2,070, 4-bedroom $2,580. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 77521?

Vouchers for Harris County are administered by Houston Housing Authority, Harris County Housing Authority, City of Pasadena Housing Assistance Program. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 77521 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 77521

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 77521 in Harris 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

$1,250

1 BR

$1,290

2 BR

$1,540

3 BR

$2,070

4 BR

$2,580

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%)

$1,385

FMR (100%)

$1,540

High (110%)

$1,695

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 77521 at $1,540 is $33 lower than the Harris 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 77521?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 77521 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 Harris County

Houston Housing Authority
Houston · PHA code TX005
19,308 Section 8 units
Harris County Housing Authority
Houston · PHA code TX441
4,913 Section 8 units
City of Pasadena Housing Assistance Program
Pasadena · PHA code TX440
1,094 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Baytown
Baytown · PHA code TX012
841 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 77521 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 77521?: For ZIP 77521 in Harris County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,540 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,385 to $1,695 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 77521?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 77521, by bedroom size: studio $1,250, 1-bedroom $1,290, 2-bedroom $1,540, 3-bedroom $2,070, 4-bedroom $2,580. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 77521?: Vouchers for Harris County are administered by Houston Housing Authority, Harris County Housing Authority, City of Pasadena Housing Assistance Program. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 77521 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Harris County overview All of Texas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 77521 maps to Harris County, TX · FIPS 48201. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.