Section 8 in Laredo, TX: FMR & Landlord Guide
Laredo, TX metro area (CBSA 29700). 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) | $956 | $860 – $1,052 |
| 1-bedroom | $962 | $866 – $1,058 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,161 | $1,045 – $1,277 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,499 | $1,349 – $1,649 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,551 | $1,396 – $1,706 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Laredo, TX covers up to $1,161 in gross rent (before the tenant’s utility allowance). Between the low and high end of the range: $1,045–$1,277.
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 Laredo, TX
1 PHA administer vouchers in this metro. Contact the PHA that covers the specific address you’re considering.
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of the City of Laredo
Laredo, TX · TX011 · 1,738 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 Laredo, 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.