Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Angelina County, Texas
Angelina County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,073 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,076 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $20.63 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,073
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 28% less than in Texas
- Typical rent
- $1,076
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 23% less than in Texas
- Wage needed
- $20.63
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $42,920 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 51%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 1% less than in Texas
Only here
Renting in Angelina County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Angelina County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,076, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Tyler County ($1,049).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Angelina County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Angelina County was $1,321 a month in September 2026: 1.8% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $923 | $17.75 | $36,920 |
| 1 bedroom | $944 | $18.15 | $37,760 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,073 | $20.63 | $42,920 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,464 | $28.15 | $58,560 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,492 | $28.69 | $59,680 |
HUD area: Angelina County, TX. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 10 ZIP codes in Angelina County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 75941 to $1,110 in 75969. 6 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,073).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 75901 | Angelina County, TX | $950 | $980 | $1,110 | $1,510 | $1,540 |
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| 75903 | Angelina County, TX | $930 | $950 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,500 |
| 75904 | Angelina County, TX | $930 | $950 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,500 |
| 75904 | Trinity County, TX | $930 | $950 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,500 |
| 75941 | Angelina County, TX | $870 | $890 | $1,010 | $1,390 | $1,420 |
| 75949 | Angelina County, TX | $870 | $890 | $1,010 | $1,390 | $1,420 |
| 75969 | Angelina County, TX | $950 | $980 | $1,110 | $1,520 | $1,550 |
| 75969 | Cherokee County, TX | $950 | $980 | $1,110 | $1,520 | $1,550 |
| 75980 | Angelina County, TX | $870 | $890 | $1,010 | $1,390 | $1,420 |
| 75980 | Jasper County, TX | $870 | $890 | $1,010 | $1,390 | $1,420 |
- 75901 · Angelina County, TX $1,110$1,510
- 75903 · Angelina County, TX $1,080$1,470
- 75904 · Angelina County, TX $1,080$1,470
- 75904 · Trinity County, TX $1,080$1,470
- 75941 · Angelina County, TX $1,010$1,390
- 75949 · Angelina County, TX $1,010$1,390
- 75969 · Angelina County, TX $1,110$1,520
- 75969 · Cherokee County, TX $1,110$1,520
- 75980 · Angelina County, TX $1,010$1,390
- 75980 · Jasper County, TX $1,010$1,390
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Angelina County, 51% of renter households are in that position; in Texas, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
51%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
11,621 households rent in Angelina County
- Spend half or more of their income 23%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 28%
- Spend less than 30% 49%
Compared with the state and the country
- Angelina 51%
- Texas 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Angelina County
HUD lists 21 properties with homes for low-income households in Angelina County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 13
- HUD-assisted
- 7
- public housing
- 2
1,503 homes in all; 1,392 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- PINE ACRES NO 1 and LBJ Public housing Diboll 75941 311 homes, 300 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of Diboll · Average payment: $388 a month · Average wait: 2 months · Homes at several sites · (936) 829-5440
- Pinewood Park Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 120 Kirksey Dr, Lufkin 75904 94 low-income homes · In service since 2014 · For people with disabilities, families · (936) 632-6024
- Hudson Green Tax credit (LIHTC) 840 Mount Carmel Rd, Lufkin 75904 80 low-income homes · In service since 2012
- Hudson Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 4280 Old Union Rd, Lufkin 75904 80 low-income homes · In service since 2012
- Lufkin Pioneer Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1805 N John Redditt Dr, Lufkin 75904 80 low-income homes · In service since 2012
- Lufkin Pioneer Crossing for Seniors Tax credit (LIHTC) 1404 Old Gobblers Knob Rd, Lufkin 75904 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 2011
- Diboll Pioneer Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) Sec of Devereaux and Lumberjack Drive, Diboll 75941 80 homes, 75 low-income · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Timber Pointe Apt Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 4506 Ellen Trout Dr, Lufkin 75904 76 homes, 74 low-income · 1 bd: 44 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Creekside Estates Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1825 Sayers St, Lufkin 75904 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 1999
- Inez Tims Tax credit (LIHTC) 800 N Chestnut St, Lufkin 75901 70 low-income homes · Studio: 5 · 1 bd: 65 · In service since 2013
- Providence at Ted Trout Drive Tax credit (LIHTC) Neq of Ted Trout Drive & Bowers Lane Private, Hudson 75904 76 homes, 64 low-income · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Villas at Pine Grove Tax credit (LIHTC) 2802 S John Redditt Dr, Lufkin 75904 68 homes, 60 low-income · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Creekside Estates Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1825 Sayers St, Lufkin 75904 60 low-income homes · In service since 2004
- Unnamed Public housing 205 E Walnut St, Huntington 75949 60 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Huntington · Average payment: $428 a month · Average wait: 19 months · (936) 876-5412
- Inez Tims HUD-assisted 800 N Chestnut St, Lufkin 75901 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (936) 632-5706
- Ministry in Action HUD-assisted 910 Kurth Dr, Lufkin 75904 32 low-income homes · For older adults · (936) 634-8899
- Inez Tims Village HUD-assisted 800 N Chestnut St, Lufkin 75901 20 low-income homes · For older adults · (936) 632-5706
- Lewis Toran Retirement Community HUD-assisted 1012 Kurth Dr, Lufkin 75904 16 low-income homes · For older adults · (936) 634-8899
- Omni Residence Apartments HUD-assisted 1301 Kurth Dr, Lufkin 75904 15 homes, 14 low-income · For older adults · (936) 634-8899
- Peaceful Haven HUD-assisted 1501 Lakeview St, Lufkin 75904 11 low-income homes · For older adults · (936) 634-8899
- High Pointe Plaza Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3507 N John Redditt Dr, Lufkin 75904 72 homes
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Angelina County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Angelina County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,900 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,500 | $53,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,700 | $60,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,850 | $66,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,200 | $72,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,900 | $83,050 |
| 8 people | $55,250 | $55,250 | $88,400 |
Area median income: $79,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Angelina County, TX. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $831 – $1,015
- 1 bedroom $850 – $1,038
- 2 bedrooms $966 – $1,180
- 3 bedrooms $1,318 – $1,610
- 4 bedrooms $1,343 – $1,641
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Deep East Texas Council of Governments Section 8 vouchers · 2,002 vouchers (936) 634-2247 Deep East Texas Council of Governments: lhunt@detcog.gov
- Housing Authority of Diboll Public housing · 300 public housing units (936) 829-5440 Housing Authority of Diboll: tx-229y@consolidated.net
- Housing Authority of Huntington Public housing · 60 public housing units (936) 876-5412 Housing Authority of Huntington: huntingtonha@consolidated.net
Housing agencies in Texas Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Texas
What Texas law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- Tex. Prop. Code §92.103(a)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 days
- Tex. Prop. Code §24.005(a)
- Only a court order can remove youTex. Prop. Code §92.0081(b)
- Protection from retaliationTex. Prop. Code §92.331
- Repair and deduct from the rentTex. Prop. Code §92.0561(a)-(b)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Angelina County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Angelina County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Angelina County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
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Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
Run by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
Texas program, funded by LIHEAP, that helps low-income households pay for electricity and gas, through local agencies in each county
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Angelina County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Texas, the average home bill was $164 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$2,146
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,073
- Security deposit
- $1,073
- Total
- $2,146
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Angelina County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $923; 1 bedroom: $944; 2 bedrooms: $1,073; 3 bedrooms: $1,464; 4 bedrooms: $1,492. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Angelina County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,073) without spending more than 30% of income takes $20.63 an hour full time, or $42,920 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Angelina County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $41,850 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Angelina County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $966 and $1,180 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Angelina County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 75941 to $1,110 in 75969. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Angelina County?
HUD lists 21 properties with homes for low-income households in Angelina County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Angelina County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Angelina County, 51% of renter households are in that position; in Texas, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).