El Paso, TX Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in El Paso ranges from $1,080 (ZIP 79901) to $1,720 (ZIP 79908), with a median of $1,150 across 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79901 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79902 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79903 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79904 | $760 | $920 | $1,090 | $1,480 | $1,820 |
| 79905 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79906 | $1,100 | $1,340 | $1,580 | $2,150 | $2,640 |
| 79907 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79908 | $1,200 | $1,450 | $1,720 | $2,340 | $2,870 |
| 79910 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79911 | $1,080 | $1,310 | $1,550 | $2,110 | $2,590 |
| 79912 | $960 | $1,170 | $1,380 | $1,880 | $2,310 |
| 79913 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79914 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79915 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79917 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79920 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79922 | $970 | $1,190 | $1,400 | $1,920 | $2,340 |
| 79923 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79924 | $810 | $980 | $1,160 | $1,580 | $1,940 |
| 79925 | $780 | $950 | $1,120 | $1,520 | $1,870 |
| 79926 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79927 | $790 | $960 | $1,130 | $1,540 | $1,890 |
| 79928 | $850 | $1,030 | $1,220 | $1,660 | $2,040 |
| 79929 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79930 | $740 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 79931 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79932 | $790 | $960 | $1,140 | $1,550 | $1,910 |
| 79934 | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,490 | $2,030 | $2,490 |
| 79935 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,200 | $1,630 | $2,010 |
| 79936 | $950 | $1,150 | $1,360 | $1,850 | $2,270 |
| 79937 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79938 | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,490 | $2,030 | $2,490 |
| 79940 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79941 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79942 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79943 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79944 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79945 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79946 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79947 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79948 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79949 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79950 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79951 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79952 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79953 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79954 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79955 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79968 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79995 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79996 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 79997 | $800 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
Income limits: El Paso County
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