How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 78884?

For ZIP 78884 in Bandera County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,090 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $980 to $1,200 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 78884?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 78884, by bedroom size: studio $820, 1-bedroom $850, 2-bedroom $1,090, 3-bedroom $1,420, 4-bedroom $1,670. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 78884

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 78884 in Bandera 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

$820

1 BR

$850

2 BR

$1,090

3 BR

$1,420

4 BR

$1,670

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%)

$980

FMR (100%)

$1,090

High (110%)

$1,200

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 78884 at $1,090 is $336 lower than the Bandera County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,426. 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 78884?

Yes. Texas law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 78884 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 78884?: For ZIP 78884 in Bandera County, TX, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,090 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $980 to $1,200 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 78884?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 78884, by bedroom size: studio $820, 1-bedroom $850, 2-bedroom $1,090, 3-bedroom $1,420, 4-bedroom $1,670. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Bandera County overview All of Texas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 78884 maps to Bandera County, TX · FIPS 48019. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.