How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 66226?

For ZIP 66226 in Johnson County, KS, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,450 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,305 to $1,595 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 66226?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 66226, by bedroom size: studio $1,170, 1-bedroom $1,280, 2-bedroom $1,450, 3-bedroom $1,890, 4-bedroom $2,250. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 66226?

Vouchers for Johnson County are administered by Johnson County Housing Authority, Olathe Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 66226 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 66226

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 66226 in Johnson 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

$1,170

1 BR

$1,280

2 BR

$1,450

3 BR

$1,890

4 BR

$2,250

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%)

$1,305

FMR (100%)

$1,450

High (110%)

$1,595

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 66226 at $1,450 is $92 higher than the Johnson County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,358. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 66226?

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 Johnson County

Johnson County Housing Authority
Lenexa · PHA code KS162
1,485 Section 8 units
Olathe Housing Authority
Olathe · PHA code KS043
509 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 66226 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 66226?: For ZIP 66226 in Johnson County, KS, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,450 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,305 to $1,595 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 66226?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 66226, by bedroom size: studio $1,170, 1-bedroom $1,280, 2-bedroom $1,450, 3-bedroom $1,890, 4-bedroom $2,250. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 66226?: Vouchers for Johnson County are administered by Johnson County Housing Authority, Olathe Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 66226 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Johnson County overview All of Kansas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 66226 maps to Johnson County, KS · FIPS 20091. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.