How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 77551?

For ZIP 77551 in Galveston County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,590 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,430 to $1,750 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 77551?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 77551, by bedroom size: studio $1,290, 1-bedroom $1,340, 2-bedroom $1,590, 3-bedroom $2,140, 4-bedroom $2,670. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 77551?

Vouchers for Galveston County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Galveston, Housing Authority of the City of Texas City. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 77551 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 77551

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 77551 in Galveston 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

$1,290

1 BR

$1,340

2 BR

$1,590

3 BR

$2,140

4 BR

$2,670

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%)

$1,430

FMR (100%)

$1,590

High (110%)

$1,750

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 77551 at $1,590 is $17 higher than the Galveston County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,573. 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 77551?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 77551 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 Galveston County

Housing Authority of the City of Galveston
Galveston · PHA code TX017
1,801 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Texas City
Texas City · PHA code TX032
881 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 77551 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 77551?: For ZIP 77551 in Galveston County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,590 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,430 to $1,750 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 77551?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 77551, by bedroom size: studio $1,290, 1-bedroom $1,340, 2-bedroom $1,590, 3-bedroom $2,140, 4-bedroom $2,670. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 77551?: Vouchers for Galveston County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Galveston, Housing Authority of the City of Texas City. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 77551 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Galveston County overview All of Texas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 77551 maps to Galveston County, TX · FIPS 48167. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.