How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 66097?

For ZIP 66097 in Jefferson County, KS, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,030 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $925 to $1,135 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 66097?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 66097, by bedroom size: studio $810, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,030, 3-bedroom $1,350, 4-bedroom $1,570. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 66097?

Vouchers for Jefferson County are administered by Valley Falls Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 66097 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 66097

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 66097 in Jefferson 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

$810

1 BR

$900

2 BR

$1,030

3 BR

$1,350

4 BR

$1,570

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%)

$925

FMR (100%)

$1,030

High (110%)

$1,135

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 66097 at $1,030 is $27 lower than the Jefferson County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,057. 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 66097?

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 Jefferson County

Valley Falls Housing Authority
Valley Falls · PHA code KS056
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 66097 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 66097?: For ZIP 66097 in Jefferson County, KS, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,030 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $925 to $1,135 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 66097?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 66097, by bedroom size: studio $810, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,030, 3-bedroom $1,350, 4-bedroom $1,570. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 66097?: Vouchers for Jefferson County are administered by Valley Falls Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 66097 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Jefferson County overview All of Kansas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 66097 maps to Jefferson County, KS · FIPS 20087. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.