Section 8 in Sherman, TX: FMR & Landlord Guide
Sherman-Denison, TX metro area (CBSA 43300). 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) | $1,088 | $979 – $1,197 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,089 | $980 – $1,198 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,351 | $1,216 – $1,486 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,879 | $1,691 – $2,067 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,157 | $1,941 – $2,373 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Sherman, TX covers up to $1,351 in gross rent (before the tenant’s utility allowance). Between the low and high end of the range: $1,216–$1,486.
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 Sherman, TX
5 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Contact the PHA that covers the specific address you’re considering.
- Status unknown
Texoma Council of Governments
Sherman, TX · TX542 · 1,211 HCV units
- Status unknown
Grayson County Housing Authority
Sherman, TX · TX458 · 397 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Sherman
Sherman, TX · TX078 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Denison
Denison, TX · TX026 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Whitesboro
Whitesboro, TX · TX311 · 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 Sherman, 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.