How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 66044?

For ZIP 66044 in Douglas County, KS, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,130 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,015 to $1,245 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 66044?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 66044, by bedroom size: studio $860, 1-bedroom $960, 2-bedroom $1,130, 3-bedroom $1,570, 4-bedroom $1,890. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 66044?

Vouchers for Douglas County are administered by Lawrence/Douglas County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 66044 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 66044

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 66044 in Douglas 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

$860

1 BR

$960

2 BR

$1,130

3 BR

$1,570

4 BR

$1,890

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%)

$1,015

FMR (100%)

$1,130

High (110%)

$1,245

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 66044 at $1,130 is $52 lower than the Douglas County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,182. 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 66044?

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 Douglas County

Lawrence/Douglas County Housing Authority
Lawrence · PHA code KS053
882 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 66044 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 66044?: For ZIP 66044 in Douglas County, KS, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,130 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,015 to $1,245 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 66044?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 66044, by bedroom size: studio $860, 1-bedroom $960, 2-bedroom $1,130, 3-bedroom $1,570, 4-bedroom $1,890. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 66044?: Vouchers for Douglas County are administered by Lawrence/Douglas County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 66044 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Douglas County overview All of Kansas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 66044 maps to Douglas County, KS · FIPS 20045. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.