Section 8 · KS
Section 8 rent — Johnson County, KS (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Johnson County, KS, 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 Johnson County, KS, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,095 | $986 – $1,205 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,197 | $1,077 – $1,317 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,358 | $1,222 – $1,494 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,769 | $1,592 – $1,946 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,103 | $1,893 – $2,313 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 66018, 66030, 66031, 66051, 66061, 66062, 66063, 66085, 66201, 66202, 66203, 66204, 66205, 66206, 66207, 66208, 66209, 66210, 66211, 66212, 66213, 66214, 66215, 66216, 66217, 66218, 66219, 66220, 66221, 66223, 66224, 66225, 66226, 66227, 66250, 66251, 66276, 66282, 66283, 66285, 66286.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,358/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,222 – $1,494
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Johnson County, KS?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Johnson County is $1,358. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,222 to $1,494 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Johnson County?
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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