How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 77651?

For ZIP 77651 in Jefferson County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,150 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,035 to $1,265 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 77651?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 77651, by bedroom size: studio $930, 1-bedroom $940, 2-bedroom $1,150, 3-bedroom $1,510, 4-bedroom $1,810. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 77651?

Vouchers for Jefferson County are administered by Housing Authority of Port Arthur, Housing Authority of the City of Beaumont. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 77651 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 77651

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 77651 in Jefferson 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

$930

1 BR

$940

2 BR

$1,150

3 BR

$1,510

4 BR

$1,810

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%)

$1,035

FMR (100%)

$1,150

High (110%)

$1,265

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 77651 at $1,150 is $47 higher than the Jefferson County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,103. 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 77651?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 77651 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 Jefferson County

Housing Authority of Port Arthur
Port Arthur · PHA code TX034
3,081 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Beaumont
Beaumont · PHA code TX023
2,148 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 77651 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 77651?: For ZIP 77651 in Jefferson County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,150 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,035 to $1,265 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 77651?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 77651, by bedroom size: studio $930, 1-bedroom $940, 2-bedroom $1,150, 3-bedroom $1,510, 4-bedroom $1,810. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 77651?: Vouchers for Jefferson County are administered by Housing Authority of Port Arthur, Housing Authority of the City of Beaumont. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 77651 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Jefferson County overview All of Texas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 77651 maps to Jefferson County, TX · FIPS 48245. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.