How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 66043?

For ZIP 66043 in Leavenworth County, KS, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,310 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,180 to $1,440 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 66043?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 66043, by bedroom size: studio $1,060, 1-bedroom $1,150, 2-bedroom $1,310, 3-bedroom $1,710, 4-bedroom $2,030. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 66043?

Vouchers for Leavenworth County are administered by Leavenworth Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 66043 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 66043

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 66043 in Leavenworth 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

$1,060

1 BR

$1,150

2 BR

$1,310

3 BR

$1,710

4 BR

$2,030

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%)

$1,180

FMR (100%)

$1,310

High (110%)

$1,440

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 66043 at $1,310 is $48 lower than the Leavenworth 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 66043?

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 Leavenworth County

Leavenworth Housing Authority
Leavenworth · PHA code KS068
489 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 66043 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 66043?: For ZIP 66043 in Leavenworth County, KS, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,310 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,180 to $1,440 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 66043?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 66043, by bedroom size: studio $1,060, 1-bedroom $1,150, 2-bedroom $1,310, 3-bedroom $1,710, 4-bedroom $2,030. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 66043?: Vouchers for Leavenworth County are administered by Leavenworth Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 66043 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Leavenworth County overview All of Kansas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 66043 maps to Leavenworth County, KS · FIPS 20103. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.