Section 8 Rent in ZIP 77582

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 77582 in Liberty 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
$870
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR
$1,790

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%)
$965
FMR (100%)
$1,070
High (110%)
$1,175

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 77582 at $1,070 is $503 lower than the Liberty 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 77582?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 77582 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 Liberty County

  • Liberty County Housing Authority

    Liberty · PHA code TX505

    271 Section 8 units
  • Housing Authority of the City of Dayton

    Dayton · PHA code TX168

  • Housing Authority of Cleveland

    Cleveland · PHA code TX198

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 77582 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 77582?
For ZIP 77582 in Liberty County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $965 to $1,175 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 77582?
HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 77582, by bedroom size: studio $870, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,440, 4-bedroom $1,790. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 77582?
Vouchers for Liberty County are administered by Liberty County Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Dayton, Housing Authority of Cleveland. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 77582 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 77582

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 77582 maps to Liberty County, TX · FIPS 48291. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.