How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 68019?

For ZIP 68019 in Burt County, NE, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,160 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,045 to $1,275 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 68019?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 68019, by bedroom size: studio $800, 1-bedroom $1,000, 2-bedroom $1,160, 3-bedroom $1,480, 4-bedroom $1,660. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 68019?

Vouchers for Burt County are administered by Lyons Housing Authority, Oakland Housing Authority, Tekamah Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 68019 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 68019

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 68019 in Burt County, Nebraska: 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 Nebraska.

Studio

$800

1 BR

$1,000

2 BR

$1,160

3 BR

$1,480

4 BR

$1,660

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%)

$1,045

FMR (100%)

$1,160

High (110%)

$1,275

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 68019 at $1,160 is $199 higher than the Burt County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $961. 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 68019?

Source-of-income protection status for Nebraska 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 Burt County

Lyons Housing Authority
Lyons · PHA code NE088
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Oakland Housing Authority
Oakland · PHA code NE103
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Tekamah Housing Authority
Tekamah · PHA code NE072
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 68019 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 68019?: For ZIP 68019 in Burt County, NE, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,160 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,045 to $1,275 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 68019?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 68019, by bedroom size: studio $800, 1-bedroom $1,000, 2-bedroom $1,160, 3-bedroom $1,480, 4-bedroom $1,660. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 68019?: Vouchers for Burt County are administered by Lyons Housing Authority, Oakland Housing Authority, Tekamah Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 68019 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Burt County overview All of Nebraska

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 68019 maps to Burt County, NE · FIPS 31021. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.