How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 66026?

For ZIP 66026 in Miami County, KS, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,140 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,025 to $1,255 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 66026?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 66026, by bedroom size: studio $920, 1-bedroom $1,000, 2-bedroom $1,140, 3-bedroom $1,480, 4-bedroom $1,760. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 66026?

Vouchers for Miami County are administered by Paola Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 66026 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 66026

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 66026 in Miami County, Kansas: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Kansas.

Studio

$920

1 BR

$1,000

2 BR

$1,140

3 BR

$1,480

4 BR

$1,760

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,025

FMR (100%)

$1,140

High (110%)

$1,255

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 66026 at $1,140 is $218 lower than the Miami County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,358. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 66026?

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 Miami County

Paola Housing Authority
Paola · PHA code KS039
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 66026 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 66026?: For ZIP 66026 in Miami County, KS, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,140 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,025 to $1,255 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 66026?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 66026, by bedroom size: studio $920, 1-bedroom $1,000, 2-bedroom $1,140, 3-bedroom $1,480, 4-bedroom $1,760. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 66026?: Vouchers for Miami County are administered by Paola Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 66026 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Miami County overview All of Kansas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 66026 maps to Miami County, KS · FIPS 20121. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.