Section 8 in Wichita, KS, KS: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities

Fair Market Rent by bedroom count

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.

Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Wichita covers up to $1,065 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $959 to $1,172.

Voucher demand in this metro

Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means most vouchers issued here are already placed in a unit, so landlords who accept vouchers fill vacancies from a deep, reliable applicant pool.

Housing authorities serving Wichita

8 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Apply with (or contact) the PHA that covers the specific address.

• Wichita Housing Authority

  Wichita , KS · KS004 · 3,479 HCV units

  Status unknown
  3164623700

• Newton Housing Authority

  Newton , KS · KS073 · 85 HCV units

  Status unknown
  3162838500

• Halstead Housing Authority

  Halstead , KS · KS112

  Status unknown
  3168352026

• Burrton Housing Authority

  Burrton , KS · KS078

  Status unknown
  6204635077

• Sedgwick Housing Authority

  Sedgwick , KS · KS066

  Status unknown
  3167725354

• Augusta Housing Authority

  Augusta , KS · KS029

  Status unknown
  3167756971

• Wellington Housing Authority

  Wellington , KS · KS037

  Status unknown
  6203265821

• North Newton Housing Authority

  North Newton , KS · KS015

  Status unknown
  3162838731

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Wichita, KS?

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Counties in the Wichita metro

County pages show the local voucher count, the housing authorities that serve it, and ZIP-level rent limits where HUD publishes them.

• Harvey County
• Sedgwick County

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Wichita?

In the Wichita, KS metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,065 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $959 to $1,172 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Wichita?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Wichita, KS metro, by bedroom size: studio $751, 1-bedroom $812, 2-bedroom $1,065, 3-bedroom $1,277, 4-bedroom $1,410. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Wichita?

Section 8 in Wichita is administered by Wichita Housing Authority, Newton Housing Authority, Halstead Housing Authority and other local housing authorities. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.