Section 8 in Kay County, OK
138 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Kay County, 99% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Kay 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) | $646 | $581 to $711 |
| 1-bedroom | $714 | $643 to $785 |
| 2-bedroom | $937 | $843 to $1,031 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,250 | $1,125 to $1,375 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,255 | $1,130 to $1,381 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Kay County covers up to $937 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $843 to $1,031.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Kay County?
Source-of-income protection status for Oklahoma 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.
Kay County in the Ponca City metro
Kay County is one of the counties inside the Ponca City, OK core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Ponca City metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Kay 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.
Housing Authority of the City of Ponca City
Ponca City · PHA code OK111
138 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Newkirk
Newkirk · PHA code OK056
46 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Kay County
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Other Oklahoma counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 43,859 · FIPS 40071.