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Section 8 rent in Brown County, TX

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Brown County, TX, covering 14 ZIP codes.

$1,007Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,108Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
14ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$690$745$830$820
1 Bedroom$740$790$850$869
2 Bedrooms$980$1,007$1,090$1,108
3 Bedrooms$1,240$1,284$1,390$1,413
4 Bedrooms$1,400$1,497$1,620$1,647

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,014$24,168
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,021$36,252
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,028$48,336
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,136$61,632

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Texas multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 14 of 14 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
76802 $830 $1,090 $1,390 $1,600
76878 $850 $1,060 $1,280 $1,590
76827 $800 $1,020 $1,270 $1,510
76443 $800 $1,010 $1,340 $1,620
76801 $800 $1,010 $1,290 $1,480
76432 $780 $1,000 $1,290 $1,480
76803 $760 $1,000 $1,280 $1,470
76804 $760 $1,000 $1,280 $1,470
76857 $810 $1,000 $1,310 $1,530
76823 $800 $990 $1,240 $1,460
76442 $750 $980 $1,240 $1,400
76471 $830 $980 $1,290 $1,540
76474 $750 $980 $1,240 $1,410
76890 $740 $980 $1,240 $1,400

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Brown County, TX?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Brown County, TX is $1,007 per month, ranging from $980 to $1,090 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,108.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Brown County, TX, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $980 to $1,090 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Texas?
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