Section 8 · AK
Section 8 rent — Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $993 | $894 – $1,092 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,000 | $900 – $1,100 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,312 | $1,181 – $1,443 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,825 | $1,643 – $2,008 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,201 | $1,981 – $2,421 |
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,312/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,181 – $1,443
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Kenai Peninsula Borough is $1,312. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,181 to $1,443 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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