Port Arthur, TX Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Port Arthur ranges from $1,150 (ZIP 77642) to $1,350 (ZIP 77640), with a median of $1,240 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77640 | $1,090 | $1,090 | $1,350 | $1,760 | $2,150 |
| 77641 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,240 | $1,620 | $1,980 |
| 77642 | $930 | $930 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $1,840 |
| 77643 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,240 | $1,620 | $1,980 |
Income limits: Jefferson County
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