Section 8 in Midland, TX: FMR & Landlord Guide
Midland, TX metro area (CBSA 33260). FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status, and source-of-income law. Every figure below links back to its source.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards (what a PHA actually pays) are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at PHA discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,422 | $1,280 – $1,564 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,441 | $1,297 – $1,585 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,772 | $1,595 – $1,949 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,215 | $1,994 – $2,437 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,722 | $2,450 – $2,994 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Midland, TX covers up to $1,772 in gross rent (before the tenant’s utility allowance). Between the low and high end of the range: $1,595–$1,949.
Voucher demand in this metro
Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means voucher holders are placed and reliably paying rent, a stable but competitive tenant pool for accepting landlords.
Housing authorities serving Midland, TX
3 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Contact the PHA that covers the specific address you’re considering.
- Status unknown
Midland County Housing Authority
Midland, TX · TX534 · 503 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Midland
Midland, TX · TX379 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Stanton
Stanton, TX · TX190 · 0 HCV units
Source-of-income law in TX
TX state law explicitly preempts local ordinances requiring voucher acceptance. Landlords may legally decline Section 8 tenants.
Tex. Local Gov. Code §250.007 · view statute →
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change; verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Analyze a specific Midland, TX property
Look up the address’s SAFMR (ZIP-level rent), plug the numbers into the voucher-vs-market analyzer, and check the HQS pre-inspection list before scheduling.