Van Zandt 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 | $839/mo | $755 – $923/mo |
| 1 BR | $844/mo | $760 – $928/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,108/mo | $997 – $1,219/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,458/mo | $1,312 – $1,604/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,467/mo | $1,320 – $1,614/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Van Zandt County, TX (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Van Zandt County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Van Zandt County
This county is served by 5 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- Edgewood Housing
202 N Houston St, Edgewood, TX, 75117 · 9038964655
- Housing Authority of Fruitvale
Fruitvale, TX, 75127 · 9038964381
- Housing Authority of Van
205 Bluebird Ct, Van, TX, 75790 · 9039637001
- Housing Authority of Wills Point
914 N 3rd St, Wills Point, TX, 75169 · 9038732152
- Housing Authority of Grand Saline
304 S Houston St, Grand Saline, TX, 75140 · 9039624031
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Van Zandt 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 | $30,350 |
| 2 people | $34,700 |
| 3 people | $39,050 |
| 4 people | $43,350 |
| 5 people | $46,850 |
| 6 people | $50,300 |
| 7 people | $53,800 |
| 8 people | $57,250 |
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 →
Income-restricted housing in Van Zandt County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
- Elderly
THE OAKS OF WESTVIEW
1201 WEST COLLEGE, CANTON, TX, 7510388 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2017Compliance through ~2047 CANTON VILLAGE HOMES
13950 FM 859, CANTON, TX65 income-restricted units of 80 totalBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045EDGEWOOD ESTATES APTS
503 CROOKED CREEK RD, EDGEWOOD, TX, 7511722 income-restricted units6 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 1997Compliance through ~2027WILLS POINT CROSSING
501 LAKE DR, WILLS POINT, TX, 7516936 income-restricted units8 1BR, 28 2BRBuilt 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025EDGEWOOD SENIORS COMMUNITY
300 E ELM ST, EDGEWOOD, TX, 7511724 income-restricted units22 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024VAN SENIOR CITIZENS
805 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE, VAN, TX, 7579028 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024WILLS POINT MANOR APTS
600 TENNESSEE CIR, WILLS POINT, TX, 7516924 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 1992Compliance through ~2022SPRING CREEK APTS
404 CLEARWATER RD, GRAND SALINE, TX, 7514028 income-restricted units24 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 1991Compliance through ~2021
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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