Sterling 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	$789/mo	$710 – $868/mo
1 BR	$899/mo	$809 – $989/mo
2 BR	$1,133/mo	$1,020 – $1,246/mo
3 BR	$1,519/mo	$1,367 – $1,671/mo
4 BR	$1,871/mo	$1,684 – $2,058/mo

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Sterling County, TX (FY 2026)

Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Sterling County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.

Finding the housing authority

We don't have a housing authority on file for Sterling County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Sterling 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	$31,500
2 people	$36,000
3 people	$40,500
4 people	$45,000
5 people	$48,600
6 people	$52,200
7 people	$55,800
8 people	$59,400

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 →

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