Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Webb County, Texas
Webb County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,157 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,027 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $22.25 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,157
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 22% less than in Texas
- Typical rent
- $1,027
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 27% less than in Texas
- Wage needed
- $22.25
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $46,280 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 55%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 6% more than in Texas
Only here
Renting in Webb County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Webb County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,027, more than any of its 5 neighboring counties; next is Jim Hogg County ($824).
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 Webb 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 Webb County was $1,129 a month in September 2026: 1% 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 | $949 | $18.25 | $37,960 |
| 1 bedroom | $955 | $18.37 | $38,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,157 | $22.25 | $46,280 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,512 | $29.08 | $60,480 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,558 | $29.96 | $62,320 |
HUD area: Laredo, TX MSA. 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 11 ZIP codes in Webb County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,080 in 78019 to $1,570 in 78045. 5 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,157).
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)
| 78019 | La Salle County, TX | $870 | $870 | $1,080 | $1,350 | $1,550 |
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| 78019 | Laredo, TX | $870 | $870 | $1,080 | $1,350 | $1,550 |
| 78040 | Laredo, TX | $930 | $940 | $1,140 | $1,490 | $1,540 |
| 78041 | Laredo, TX | $960 | $970 | $1,170 | $1,530 | $1,580 |
| 78043 | Laredo, TX | $940 | $950 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $1,550 |
| 78044 | Laredo, TX | $900 | $910 | $1,120 | $1,420 | $1,550 |
| 78045 | Laredo, TX | $1,290 | $1,300 | $1,570 | $2,050 | $2,110 |
| 78046 | Laredo, TX | $970 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,540 | $1,590 |
| 78344 | Laredo, TX | $1,100 | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,880 | $2,090 |
| 78369 | Laredo, TX | $940 | $950 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $1,550 |
| 78371 | Laredo, TX | $950 | $960 | $1,160 | $1,520 | $1,560 |
- 78019 · La Salle County, TX $1,080$1,350
- 78019 · Laredo, TX $1,080$1,350
- 78040 · Laredo, TX $1,140$1,490
- 78041 · Laredo, TX $1,170$1,530
- 78043 · Laredo, TX $1,150$1,500
- 78044 · Laredo, TX $1,120$1,420
- 78045 · Laredo, TX $1,570$2,050
- 78046 · Laredo, TX $1,180$1,540
- 78344 · Laredo, TX $1,450$1,880
- 78369 · Laredo, TX $1,150$1,500
- 78371 · Laredo, TX $1,160$1,520
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 Webb County, 55% 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.
55%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
28,743 households rent in Webb County
- Spend half or more of their income 29%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 45%
Compared with the state and the country
- Webb 55%
- Texas 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Webb County
HUD lists 21 properties with homes for low-income households in Webb 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)
- 11
- HUD-assisted
- 7
- public housing
- 4
2,582 homes in all; 1,841 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Colonia Guadalupe Public housing 314 Park St, Laredo 78040 272 homes, 271 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Laredo · Average payment: $393 a month · Average wait: 26 months · (956) 722-4521
- Springfield Acres Public housing 2802 Santa Maria Ave, Laredo 78040 226 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Laredo · Average payment: $450 a month · Average wait: 24 months · (956) 722-4521
- Casa Verde Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) East Side of the 8600 Block of Casa Verde Road, Laredo 78041 152 homes, 138 low-income
- Laredo Vista I Tax credit (LIHTC) 5606 Saint David, Laredo 78046 160 homes, 136 low-income · In service since 2003
- Meadow Housing Phase II Public housing 1637 E Elm Loop, Laredo 78043 134 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Laredo · Average payment: $528 a month · Average wait: 32 months · (956) 722-4521
- La Terraza at Lomas del Sur Tax credit (LIHTC) 3201 S Ejido Ave, Laredo 78046 128 low-income homes · In service since 2012
- Clark's Crossing Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3351 Clark Blvd, Laredo 78043 160 homes, 120 low-income · In service since 2003
- River Bank Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 202 Aquero Blvd, Laredo 78045 152 homes, 114 low-income · In service since 2015
- Laredo Senior Citizens Public housing 700 Juarez Ave, Laredo 78040 100 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Laredo · Average payment: $307 a month · Average wait: 19 months · (956) 722-4521
- Villa San Luis HUD-assisted 201 E Plum St, Laredo 78040 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (956) 724-3351
- Cherry Hills Apartments HUD-assisted 1300 E Calton Rd, Laredo 78041 88 low-income homes · For families · (956) 727-5705
- Tanis Valdez Village HUD-assisted 300 Allende St, Laredo 78041 72 low-income homes · For older adults · (956) 727-2020
- Gallagher Gardens Apts/ Border Housing Initiative Funds Tax credit (LIHTC) 5118 Gallagher Ave, Laredo 78041 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 1998
- El Azteca Housing Development Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 200 Zaragoza St, Laredo 78040 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1996 · For families · (956) 712-3122
- Lulac Haven HUD-assisted 4601 Juarez Ave, Laredo 78041 48 low-income homes · For older adults · (956) 725-8522
- FR. Ed Kircher Apartments HUD-assisted 1406 Calle Del Norte, Laredo 78041 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (956) 725-5559
- Laredo Manor HUD-assisted 300 E Mann Rd, Laredo 78041 100 homes, 20 low-income · For families · (956) 723-1412
- Rio Grande Ranch Tax credit (LIHTC) 409 Riverhill Loop, Laredo 78046 226 homes
- Hamilton Tax credit (LIHTC) 815 Salinas Ave, Laredo 78040 165 homes
- Rosemont at Laredo Vista Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 5606 Saint David, Laredo 78046 115 homes
- Rosemont at Laredo Vista Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 5606 Saint David, Laredo 78046 38 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 Webb 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 Webb 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: $74,000. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Laredo, TX MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $854 – $1,044
- 1 bedroom $860 – $1,051
- 2 bedrooms $1,041 – $1,273
- 3 bedrooms $1,361 – $1,663
- 4 bedrooms $1,402 – $1,714
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 Laredo Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,738 vouchers · 763 public housing units (956) 722-4521 Housing Authority of the City of Laredo: jbarrientos@larha.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 Webb County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Webb County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Laredo-Webb Neighborhood Housing Services
216 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 6 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Webb 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 Webb 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
$2,314
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,157
- Security deposit
- $1,157
- Total
- $2,314
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 Webb County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $949; 1 bedroom: $955; 2 bedrooms: $1,157; 3 bedrooms: $1,512; 4 bedrooms: $1,558. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Webb County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,157) without spending more than 30% of income takes $22.25 an hour full time, or $46,280 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Webb 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 Webb 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 $1,041 and $1,273 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Webb County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,080 in 78019 to $1,570 in 78045. 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 Webb County?
HUD lists 21 properties with homes for low-income households in Webb 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 Webb County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Webb County, 55% of renter households are in that position; in Texas, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).