Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Fort Bend County, Texas
Fort Bend County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,497 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,807 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $28.79 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,497
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- About the same as in Texas
- Typical rent
- $1,807
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 29% more than in Texas
- Wage needed
- $28.79
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $59,880 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 54%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% more than in Texas
Only here
Renting in Fort Bend County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Fort Bend County has the 3rd highest typical rent of the 240 counties in Texas with this figure ($1,807).
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Fort Bend County has the 4th highest typical household income of the 250 counties in Texas with this figure ($114,041).
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Fort Bend County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,807, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Brazoria County ($1,454).
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 Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County was $1,955 a month in September 2026: about the same as 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 | $1,233 | $23.71 | $49,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,261 | $24.25 | $50,440 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,497 | $28.79 | $59,880 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,017 | $38.79 | $80,680 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,502 | $48.12 | $100,080 |
HUD area: Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 23 ZIP codes in Fort Bend County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,170 in 77417 to $2,250 in 77494. 15 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,497).
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)
| 77053 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,400 | $1,430 | $1,700 | $2,290 | $2,840 |
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| 77406 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,720 | $1,760 | $2,090 | $2,820 | $3,490 |
| 77407 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,700 | $1,740 | $2,070 | $2,790 | $3,460 |
| 77417 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $960 | $990 | $1,170 | $1,580 | $1,960 |
| 77441 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,610 | $1,660 | $1,980 | $2,660 | $3,310 |
| 77444 | Brazoria County, TX | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,370 | $1,850 | $2,260 |
| 77444 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,370 | $1,850 | $2,260 |
| 77451 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $990 | $1,010 | $1,200 | $1,620 | $2,010 |
| 77459 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,770 | $1,810 | $2,150 | $2,900 | $3,590 |
| 77461 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,070 | $1,100 | $1,300 | $1,750 | $2,170 |
| 77464 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,050 | $1,070 | $1,290 | $1,750 | $2,160 |
| 77469 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,450 | $1,480 | $1,760 | $2,370 | $2,940 |
| 77471 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,190 | $1,220 | $1,450 | $1,950 | $2,420 |
| 77476 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,150 | $1,170 | $1,410 | $1,900 | $2,350 |
| 77477 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,300 | $1,330 | $1,580 | $2,130 | $2,640 |
| 77478 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,520 | $1,550 | $1,840 | $2,480 | $3,080 |
| 77479 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,780 | $1,820 | $2,160 | $2,910 | $3,610 |
| 77481 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,380 | $1,430 | $1,680 | $2,270 | $2,810 |
| 77489 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,580 | $1,620 | $1,920 | $2,590 | $3,210 |
| 77494 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,850 | $1,900 | $2,250 | $3,030 | $3,760 |
| 77498 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,610 | $1,640 | $1,950 | $2,630 | $3,260 |
| 77545 | Brazoria County, TX | $1,830 | $1,870 | $2,220 | $2,990 | $3,710 |
| 77545 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,830 | $1,870 | $2,220 | $2,990 | $3,710 |
- 77053 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $1,700$2,290
- 77406 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $2,090$2,820
- 77407 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $2,070$2,790
- 77417 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $1,170$1,580
- 77441 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $1,980$2,660
- 77444 · Brazoria County, TX $1,370$1,850
- 77444 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $1,370$1,850
- 77451 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $1,200$1,620
- 77459 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $2,150$2,900
- 77461 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $1,300$1,750
- 77464 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $1,290$1,750
- 77469 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $1,760$2,370
- 77471 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $1,450$1,950
- 77476 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $1,410$1,900
- 77477 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $1,580$2,130
- 77478 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $1,840$2,480
- 77479 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $2,160$2,910
- 77481 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $1,680$2,270
- 77489 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $1,920$2,590
- 77494 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $2,250$3,030
- 77498 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $1,950$2,630
- 77545 · Brazoria County, TX $2,220$2,990
- 77545 · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $2,220$2,990
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 Fort Bend County, 54% 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.
54%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
67,442 households rent in Fort Bend County
- Spend half or more of their income 26%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 28%
- Spend less than 30% 46%
Compared with the state and the country
- Fort Bend 54%
- Texas 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Fort Bend County
HUD lists 30 properties with homes for low-income households in Fort Bend County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 21
- HUD-assisted
- 10
3,634 homes in all; 2,187 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Willow Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 14001 Fondren Rd, Missouri City 77489 260 low-income homes · In service since 2004
- Hometowne on Bellfort Tax credit (LIHTC) 10888 Huntington Estates Dr, Houston 77099 210 low-income homes · 1 bd: 84 · 2 bd: 126 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
- Meadows Place Senior Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 12221 S Kirkwood Rd, Meadows Place 77477 182 homes, 146 low-income · 1 bd: 100 · 2 bd: 82 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Brazos Bend Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2020 Rocky Falls Rd, Richmond 77469 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 40 · 4 bd: 8 · For families · (281) 342-5252
- Provision at Four Corners Tax credit (LIHTC) N Side of Old Richmond Rd, W of Sugarbridge Trail, Sugar Land 77498 132 homes, 109 low-income
- Edison Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7100 W Fuqua Dr, Missouri City 77489 126 homes, 107 low-income · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Huntington at Sienna Ranch Tax credit (LIHTC) 6427 Sienna Ranch Rd, Missouri City 77459 149 homes, 105 low-income · In service since 2018
- Terraces at Arboretum Tax credit (LIHTC) 15928 Old Richmond Rd, Sugar Land 77498 112 homes, 98 low-income · 1 bd: 41 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 23 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Provision at West Bellfort Tax credit (LIHTC) S Side of W Bellfort Ave at Belknap RD, Sugar Land 77478 144 homes, 94 low-income
- The Miramonte Tax credit (LIHTC) Moore Road (between Court RD & 5th St), Stafford 77477 124 homes, 87 low-income · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Falcon Pointe Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 915 Cole Ave, Rosenberg 77471 112 homes, 84 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 1999
- Huntington Chimney Rock Tax credit (LIHTC) 16360 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston 77053 100 homes, 84 low-income · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- The Tramonti Tax credit (LIHTC) 16330 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston 77053 104 homes, 83 low-income · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Gala at Texas Parkway Tax credit (LIHTC) W Side of Texas Pkwy, S of Cartwright, Missouri City 77489 93 homes, 82 low-income
- Brazos Senior Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 5801 Reading Rd, Rosenberg 77471 80 low-income homes · In service since 2012
- Gala at Four Corners Tax credit (LIHTC) N Side of Old Richmond Rd, W of Sugarbridge Trail, Sugar Land 77498 90 homes, 72 low-income
- Jubilee at Texas Parkway Tax credit (LIHTC) S Side of Texas Pkwy, W of Turtle Creek DR, Missouri City 77489 90 homes, 71 low-income
- Kings Arms Apartments HUD-assisted 1317 Mahlmann St, Rosenberg 77471 120 homes, 69 low-income · For families · (281) 342-7112
- Fort Bend Gardens HUD-assisted 313 Lane Dr, Rosenberg 77471 68 homes, 67 low-income · For older adults · (281) 342-2423
- Miramonte Single Living Tax credit (LIHTC) Moore Road (between Court RD & 5th St), Stafford 77477 68 homes, 55 low-income · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Campanile at Jones Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 1717 Fm 359 Rd, Richmond 77406 77 homes, 35 low-income · In service since 2015 · For people with disabilities
- Crossroads Villas HUD-assisted 4716 Airport Ave, Rosenberg 77471 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (281) 342-5252
- Provision at West Bellfort HUD-assisted 13701 W Bellfort St, Sugar Land 77498 134 homes, 10 low-income · (281) 815-4669
- Provision at West Bellfort HUD-assisted 13701 W Bellfort St, Sugar Land 77498 134 homes, 10 low-income · (281) 815-4669
- Provision at Four Corners HUD-assisted 15014 Old Richmond Rd, Sugar Land 77498 122 homes, 10 low-income · (281) 875-1800
- Gristmill at Tuscany Park HUD-assisted 21821 S Post Oak Rd, Fresno 77545 86 homes, 10 low-income · (281) 915-1515
- Gala at Four Corners HUD-assisted 15010 Old Richmond Rd, Sugar Land 77498 81 homes, 9 low-income · (281) 616-9508
- Chupik House HUD-assisted 2808 Chupik St, Rosenberg 77471 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (832) 595-2566
- Reading Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5525 Reading Rd, Rosenberg 77471 250 homes
- Park at Fort Bend Tax credit (LIHTC) 3001 Dove Country Dr, Stafford 77477 246 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 Fort Bend County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Fort Bend 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 | $21,850 | $36,400 | $58,250 |
| 2 people | $25,000 | $41,600 | $66,600 |
| 3 people | $28,100 | $46,800 | $74,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,000 | $83,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,200 | $89,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,350 | $96,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,500 | $103,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,650 | $109,850 |
Area median income: $104,000. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,110 – $1,356
- 1 bedroom $1,135 – $1,387
- 2 bedrooms $1,347 – $1,647
- 3 bedrooms $1,815 – $2,219
- 4 bedrooms $2,252 – $2,752
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
- Housing Authority of the City of Rosenberg Section 8 vouchers · 562 vouchers (281) 342-1456 Housing Authority of the City of Rosenberg: rha@rosenbergha.org
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 Fort Bend County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Fort Bend County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Money Management International - Houston Call Center
12603 Southwest Fwy Ste 450, Stafford · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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Money Management International Inc.
12603 Southwest Fwy, Stafford · Spanish
Also serves in other languages.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Fort Bend 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
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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
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Cash to move in
$2,994
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,497
- Security deposit
- $1,497
- Total
- $2,994
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 Fort Bend County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,233; 1 bedroom: $1,261; 2 bedrooms: $1,497; 3 bedrooms: $2,017; 4 bedrooms: $2,502. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Fort Bend County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,497) without spending more than 30% of income takes $28.79 an hour full time, or $59,880 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Fort Bend County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $52,000 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 Fort Bend 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 $1,347 and $1,647 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Fort Bend County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,170 in 77417 to $2,250 in 77494. 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 Fort Bend County?
HUD lists 30 properties with homes for low-income households in Fort Bend County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. 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 Fort Bend County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Fort Bend County, 54% of renter households are in that position; in Texas, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).