Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Van Zandt County, Texas
Van Zandt County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,184 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,066 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $22.77 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,184
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 20% less than in Texas
- Typical rent
- $1,066
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 24% less than in Texas
- Wage needed
- $22.77
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $47,360 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 49%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 5% less than in Texas
Only here
Renting in Van Zandt County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Wood County has the lowest typical rent ($862), 19% below the $1,066 in Van Zandt County.
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11% of households in Van Zandt County have no internet at home, against 6% in Texas.
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 Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt County was $1,469 a month in September 2026. 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 | $899 | $17.29 | $35,960 |
| 1 bedroom | $905 | $17.40 | $36,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,184 | $22.77 | $47,360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,534 | $29.50 | $61,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,556 | $29.92 | $62,240 |
HUD area: Van Zandt 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 13 ZIP codes in Van Zandt County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 75127 to $1,250 in 75103. 6 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,184).
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)
| 75103 | Van Zandt County, TX | $950 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,620 | $1,640 |
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| 75117 | Van Zandt County, TX | $920 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,570 | $1,590 |
| 75127 | Van Zandt County, TX | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,340 |
| 75140 | Tyler, TX | $890 | $990 | $1,210 | $1,620 | $1,790 |
| 75140 | Van Zandt County, TX | $890 | $990 | $1,210 | $1,620 | $1,790 |
| 75147 | Dallas, TX | $850 | $880 | $1,070 | $1,360 | $1,610 |
| 75147 | Henderson County, TX | $850 | $880 | $1,070 | $1,360 | $1,610 |
| 75147 | Van Zandt County, TX | $850 | $880 | $1,070 | $1,360 | $1,610 |
| 75169 | Dallas, TX | $880 | $890 | $1,140 | $1,470 | $1,550 |
| 75169 | Van Zandt County, TX | $880 | $890 | $1,140 | $1,470 | $1,550 |
| 75754 | Van Zandt County, TX | $900 | $900 | $1,180 | $1,530 | $1,550 |
| 75790 | Tyler, TX | $930 | $990 | $1,230 | $1,620 | $1,790 |
| 75790 | Van Zandt County, TX | $930 | $990 | $1,230 | $1,620 | $1,790 |
- 75103 · Van Zandt County, TX $1,250$1,620
- 75117 · Van Zandt County, TX $1,210$1,570
- 75127 · Van Zandt County, TX $1,010$1,320
- 75140 · Tyler, TX $1,210$1,620
- 75140 · Van Zandt County, TX $1,210$1,620
- 75147 · Dallas, TX $1,070$1,360
- 75147 · Henderson County, TX $1,070$1,360
- 75147 · Van Zandt County, TX $1,070$1,360
- 75169 · Dallas, TX $1,140$1,470
- 75169 · Van Zandt County, TX $1,140$1,470
- 75754 · Van Zandt County, TX $1,180$1,530
- 75790 · Tyler, TX $1,230$1,620
- 75790 · Van Zandt County, TX $1,230$1,620
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 Van Zandt County, 49% 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.
49%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
4,200 households rent in Van Zandt County
- Spend half or more of their income 22%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 27%
- Spend less than 30% 51%
Compared with the state and the country
- Van Zandt 49%
- Texas 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Van Zandt County
HUD lists 13 properties with homes for low-income households in Van Zandt County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 9
- public housing
- 4
567 homes in all; 525 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Unnamed Public housing 600 Circle Dr, Grand Saline 75140 103 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Grand Saline · Average payment: $429 a month · Average wait: 8 months · (903) 962-4031
- The Oaks of Westview Tax credit (LIHTC) 1201 W College St, Canton 75103 88 low-income homes · In service since 2017
- Canton Village Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 13950 Fm 859, Canton 75103 80 homes, 65 low-income · In service since 2015
- Unnamed Public housing 856 N 3rd St, Wills Point 75169 57 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Wills Point · Average payment: $377 a month · Average wait: 22 months · Homes at several sites · (903) 873-2152
- Wills Point Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 501 Lake Dr, Wills Point 75169 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 1995
- Housing Authority of the City of Van Public housing 350 E Kansas St, Van 75790 30 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Van · Average payment: $459 a month · (903) 963-7001
- Spring Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 404 Clearwater Rd, Grand Saline 75140 28 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 1991
- Van Senior Citizens Tax credit (LIHTC) 805 E Pennsylvania Ave, Van 75790 28 low-income homes · In service since 1994 · For older adults
- Edgewood Seniors Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 E Elm St, Edgewood 75117 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1994
- Wills Point Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 600 Tennessee Cir, Wills Point 75169 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 1992
- Edgewood Estates Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 503 Crooked Creek Rd, Edgewood 75117 22 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1997 · For people with disabilities
- Fruitvale Housiing Authority Public housing 410 Private Road 5090, Fruitvale 75127 20 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Fruitvale · Average payment: $511 a month · Average wait: 3 months · (903) 896-4381
- Van Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1012 E Pennsylvania Ave, Van 75790 27 homes
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 Van Zandt County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 5 agencies serve in Van Zandt 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 | $18,200 | $30,350 | $48,550 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,700 | $55,500 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,050 | $62,450 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,350 | $69,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,850 | $74,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,300 | $80,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $53,800 | $86,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $57,250 | $91,550 |
Area median income: $86,700. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Van Zandt County, TX. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $809 – $989
- 1 bedroom $815 – $996
- 2 bedrooms $1,066 – $1,302
- 3 bedrooms $1,381 – $1,687
- 4 bedrooms $1,400 – $1,712
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 Grand Saline Public housing · 103 public housing units (903) 962-4031 Housing Authority of Grand Saline: grandsalineha@gmail.com
- Housing Authority of Wills Point Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 43 vouchers · 57 public housing units (903) 873-2152 Housing Authority of Wills Point: wpha914@sbcglobal.net
- Edgewood Housing Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 87 vouchers (903) 896-4655 Edgewood Housing: ewha242@sbcglobal.net
- Housing Authority of Van Public housing · 30 public housing units (903) 963-7001 Housing Authority of Van: vanhousingauthority@gmail.com
- Housing Authority of Fruitvale Public housing · 20 public housing units (903) 896-4381
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 Van Zandt County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Balance - Dallas
8330 Lbj Fwy, Dallas · 59 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Navicore Solutions- Dallas, TX
17440 North Dallas Parkway, Dallas · 59 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt 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.
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Cash to move in
$2,368
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,184
- Security deposit
- $1,184
- Total
- $2,368
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 Van Zandt County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $899; 1 bedroom: $905; 2 bedrooms: $1,184; 3 bedrooms: $1,534; 4 bedrooms: $1,556. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Van Zandt County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,184) without spending more than 30% of income takes $22.77 an hour full time, or $47,360 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Van Zandt County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $43,350 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 Van Zandt 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 $1,066 and $1,302 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Van Zandt County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 75127 to $1,250 in 75103. 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 Van Zandt County?
HUD lists 13 properties with homes for low-income households in Van Zandt County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) 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 Van Zandt County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Van Zandt County, 49% of renter households are in that position; in Texas, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).