Fair Market Rents: Callahan County, TX (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Callahan County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | TX median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $1,010/mo | $818 (+23%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,020/mo | $866 (+18%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,276/mo | $1,067 (+20%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,653/mo | $1,370 (+21%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,987/mo | $1,604 (+24%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in TX. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Callahan County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in Callahan County
We track 4 assisted properties countywide: