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Section 8 rent in Matagorda County, TX

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Matagorda County, TX, covering 16 ZIP codes.

$1,108Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,218Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
16ZIP 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$790$859$1,080$945
1 Bedroom$790$886$1,150$974
2 Bedrooms$1,040$1,108$1,370$1,218
3 Bedrooms$1,340$1,411$1,800$1,552
4 Bedrooms$1,760$1,844$2,330$2,029

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$2,216$26,592
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,324$39,888
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,432$53,184
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,644$67,728

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 15 of 16 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
77420 $1,150 $1,370 $1,800 $2,330
77480 $1,080 $1,210 $1,570 $2,050
77414 $890 $1,130 $1,410 $1,860
77415 $890 $1,130 $1,410 $1,860
77456 $890 $1,120 $1,400 $1,850
77404 $870 $1,100 $1,370 $1,810
77428 $870 $1,100 $1,370 $1,810
77468 $870 $1,100 $1,370 $1,810
77483 $870 $1,100 $1,370 $1,810
77458 $840 $1,080 $1,430 $1,760
77440 $850 $1,070 $1,340 $1,760
77419 $830 $1,050 $1,340 $1,760
77437 $790 $1,040 $1,360 $1,760
77457 $790 $1,040 $1,340 $1,760
77465 $840 $1,040 $1,340 $1,760

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Matagorda County, TX?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Matagorda County, TX is $1,108 per month, ranging from $1,040 to $1,370 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 $1,218.
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 Matagorda County, TX, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $1,040 to $1,370 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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