Location: La Salle County, TX | Metro: Dimmit County, TX
| Unit Size | Monthly FMR |
|---|---|
| Studio | $810 |
| 1 Bedroom | $850 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,070 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,280 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| 5 Bedrooms | $1,786 |
| 6 Bedrooms | $2,000 |
| 7 Bedrooms | $2,160 |
| 8 Bedrooms | $2,268 |
U.S. Census Bureau data (2024)
The economics of Section 8 in ZIP code 78014 are defined by the SAFMR (Small Area Fair Market Rent) for a two-bedroom apartment, which is set at $1,010 per month for fiscal year 2026. This SAFMR is specific to this ZIP code and does not vary based on broader metro or county averages. However, it's important to note that the local market rent for a similar unit, according to Census ACS data, is significantly lower at $821 per month.
A Section 8 voucher works by covering the difference between what a tenant can afford and the actual rent of the property. The tenant's contribution is typically 30% of their adjusted income, plus any applicable utility allowances. For example, if a tenant has an adjusted income of $2,000 per month, their contribution would be $600 (30% of $2,000). Utility allowances vary but generally do not exceed $100 for a two-bedroom unit.
This means that for a landlord renting a two-bedroom unit in ZIP 78014, the total reimbursement from the voucher program would be the SAFMR minus the tenant's contribution. In this case, if the tenant contributes $600 and there is a utility allowance of $100, the voucher would cover $310 of the remaining rent. Therefore, the landlord would receive a total of $910 ($600 + $310).
To illustrate further:
Given these numbers, landlords in ZIP 78014 will find themselves with a surplus when renting a two-bedroom unit at the market rate. Specifically, if they rent at the average market rate of $821, the surplus would be $910 - $821 = $89. If they charge the full SAFMR rate of $1,010, they would have a surplus of $189 per month.
In summary, landlords in ZIP 78014 can expect a financial advantage when participating in the Section 8 program for two-bedroom units, due to the higher SAFMR compared to the local market rent. This advantage ranges from $89 to $189 per month, depending on whether they choose to rent at the market rate or the SAFMR rate.
Data Sources: FMR data from HUD (2027). Demographics from U.S. Census (2024).
About FMR: Fair Market Rent (FMR) is used to determine payment standards for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, initial renewal rents for some expiring project-based Section 8 contracts, and rent ceilings for HOME Investment Partnerships.