Dawson County, TX
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $818/mo | $736 – $900/mo |
| 1 BR | $823/mo | $741 – $905/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,080/mo | $972 – $1,188/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,295/mo | $1,166 – $1,425/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,589/mo | $1,430 – $1,748/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Dawson County, TX (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Dawson County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Dawson County
- City of Lamesa
601 S 1st St, Lamesa, TX, 79331 · 8068722124
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Dawson County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,300 |
| 2 people | $33,500 |
| 3 people | $37,700 |
| 4 people | $41,850 |
| 5 people | $45,200 |
| 6 people | $48,550 |
| 7 people | $51,900 |
| 8 people | $55,250 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Estimate your voucher payment
Enter a Dawson County ZIP code in the Voucher Payment Estimator for a personalized rent and subsidy estimate based on local FMR data.
Estimate payment →Investor: find your price ceiling
Use the Property Budget Calculator to find the max purchase price that hits your target return on a Section 8 unit in this market.
Run the numbers →