Baytown, TX Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Baytown ranges from $1,270 (ZIP 77520) to $1,630 (ZIP 77523), with a median of $1,470 across 4 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77520 | $1,050 | $1,070 | $1,270 | $1,710 | $2,120 |
| 77521 | $1,210 | $1,240 | $1,470 | $1,980 | $2,460 |
| 77522 | $1,210 | $1,240 | $1,470 | $1,980 | $2,460 |
| 77523 | $1,340 | $1,370 | $1,630 | $2,200 | $2,720 |
Income limits: Chambers County · Harris County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom