How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 68527?

For ZIP 68527 in Lancaster County, NE, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,240 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,115 to $1,365 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 68527?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 68527, by bedroom size: studio $930, 1-bedroom $1,010, 2-bedroom $1,240, 3-bedroom $1,710, 4-bedroom $1,860. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 68527?

Vouchers for Lancaster County are administered by Lincoln Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 68527 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 68527

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 68527 in Lancaster 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

$930

1 BR

$1,010

2 BR

$1,240

3 BR

$1,710

4 BR

$1,860

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%)

$1,115

FMR (100%)

$1,240

High (110%)

$1,365

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 68527 at $1,240 is $99 higher than the Lancaster County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,141. 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 68527?

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 Lancaster County

Lincoln Housing Authority
Lincoln · PHA code NE002
3,388 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 68527 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 68527?: For ZIP 68527 in Lancaster County, NE, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,240 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,115 to $1,365 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 68527?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 68527, by bedroom size: studio $930, 1-bedroom $1,010, 2-bedroom $1,240, 3-bedroom $1,710, 4-bedroom $1,860. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 68527?: Vouchers for Lancaster County are administered by Lincoln Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 68527 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Lancaster County overview All of Nebraska

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 68527 maps to Lancaster County, NE · FIPS 31109. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.