Section 8 · KS
Section 8 rent — Seward County, KS (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Seward 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 Seward 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 | $733 | $660 – $806 |
| 1 Bedroom | $771 | $694 – $848 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,000 | $900 – $1,100 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,344 | $1,210 – $1,478 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,505 | $1,355 – $1,656 |
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,000/mo
- Payment standard
- $900 – $1,100
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Seward County, KS?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Seward County is $1,000. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $900 to $1,100 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Seward 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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