How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 68044?

For ZIP 68044 in Dodge County, NE, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,170 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,055 to $1,285 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 68044?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 68044, by bedroom size: studio $830, 1-bedroom $910, 2-bedroom $1,170, 3-bedroom $1,430, 4-bedroom $1,590. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 68044?

Vouchers for Dodge County are administered by Fremont Housing Authority, Hooper Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 68044 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 68044

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 68044 in Dodge 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

$830

1 BR

$910

2 BR

$1,170

3 BR

$1,430

4 BR

$1,590

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%)

$1,055

FMR (100%)

$1,170

High (110%)

$1,285

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 68044 at $1,170 is $40 higher than the Dodge County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,130. 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 68044?

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 Dodge County

Fremont Housing Authority
Fremont · PHA code NE100
169 Section 8 units
Hooper Housing Authority
Hooper · PHA code NE049
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 68044 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 68044?: For ZIP 68044 in Dodge County, NE, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,170 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,055 to $1,285 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 68044?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 68044, by bedroom size: studio $830, 1-bedroom $910, 2-bedroom $1,170, 3-bedroom $1,430, 4-bedroom $1,590. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 68044?: Vouchers for Dodge County are administered by Fremont Housing Authority, Hooper Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 68044 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Dodge County overview All of Nebraska

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 68044 maps to Dodge County, NE · FIPS 31053. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.