Section 8 in Keith County, NE
248 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Keith County, 73% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Keith 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) | $666 | $599 to $733 |
| 1-bedroom | $760 | $684 to $836 |
| 2-bedroom | $961 | $865 to $1,057 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,172 | $1,055 to $1,289 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,327 | $1,194 to $1,460 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Keith County covers up to $961 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $865 to $1,057.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Keith County?
Source-of-income protection status for Nebraska 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 Keith 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.
West Central Nebraska Joint Housing Authority
Ogallala · PHA code NE179
248 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Keith County
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Other Nebraska counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 8,303 · FIPS 31101.