Section 8 in Brown County, KS
181 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Brown County, 81% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Brown County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $643 | $579 to $707 |
| 1-bedroom | $668 | $601 to $735 |
| 2-bedroom | $877 | $789 to $965 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,143 | $1,029 to $1,257 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,162 | $1,046 to $1,278 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Brown County covers up to $877 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $789 to $965.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Brown County?
Source-of-income protection status for Kansas is not yet in our database. Check with local legal aid or the state civil-rights office before assuming either way.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Brown County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Nek-Cap, Inc.
Hiawatha · PHA code KS168
181 Section 8 unitsHorton Housing Authority
Horton · PHA code KS011
63 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Brown County
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Other Kansas counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 9,486 · FIPS 20013.