How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 68048?

For ZIP 68048 in Cass County, NE, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,200 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,080 to $1,320 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 68048?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 68048, by bedroom size: studio $960, 1-bedroom $1,010, 2-bedroom $1,200, 3-bedroom $1,590, 4-bedroom $1,790. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 68048?

Vouchers for Cass County are administered by Plattsmouth Housing Authority, Weeping Water Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 68048 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 68048

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 68048 in Cass 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

$960

1 BR

$1,010

2 BR

$1,200

3 BR

$1,590

4 BR

$1,790

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%)

$1,080

FMR (100%)

$1,200

High (110%)

$1,320

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 68048 at $1,200 is $168 lower than the Cass County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,368. 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 68048?

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 Cass County

Plattsmouth Housing Authority
Plattsmouth · PHA code NE074
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Weeping Water Housing Authority
Weeping Water · PHA code NE085
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 68048 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 68048?: For ZIP 68048 in Cass County, NE, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,200 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,080 to $1,320 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 68048?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 68048, by bedroom size: studio $960, 1-bedroom $1,010, 2-bedroom $1,200, 3-bedroom $1,590, 4-bedroom $1,790. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 68048?: Vouchers for Cass County are administered by Plattsmouth Housing Authority, Weeping Water Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 68048 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Cass County overview All of Nebraska

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 68048 maps to Cass County, NE · FIPS 31025. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.