Fair Market Rents: Young County, TX (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Young 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) | $756/mo | $818 (-8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $761/mo | $866 (-12%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $998/mo | $1,067 (-6%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388/mo | $1,370 (+1%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,468/mo | $1,604 (-8%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in TX. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Young 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 Young County
We track 5 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Olney | 3 | 267 |