How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 66040?

For ZIP 66040 in Linn County, KS, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,110 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,000 to $1,220 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 66040?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 66040, by bedroom size: studio $900, 1-bedroom $980, 2-bedroom $1,110, 3-bedroom $1,450, 4-bedroom $1,720. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 66040?

Vouchers for Linn County are administered by Pleasanton Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 66040 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 66040

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 66040 in Linn 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

$900

1 BR

$980

2 BR

$1,110

3 BR

$1,450

4 BR

$1,720

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%)

$1,000

FMR (100%)

$1,110

High (110%)

$1,220

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 66040 at $1,110 is $248 lower than the Linn 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 66040?

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 Linn County

Pleasanton Housing Authority
Pleasanton · PHA code KS052
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 66040 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 66040?: For ZIP 66040 in Linn County, KS, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,110 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,000 to $1,220 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 66040?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 66040, by bedroom size: studio $900, 1-bedroom $980, 2-bedroom $1,110, 3-bedroom $1,450, 4-bedroom $1,720. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 66040?: Vouchers for Linn County are administered by Pleasanton Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 66040 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Linn County overview All of Kansas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 66040 maps to Linn County, KS · FIPS 20107. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.