How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 73040?

For ZIP 73040 in Blaine County, OK, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,020 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $920 to $1,120 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 73040?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 73040, by bedroom size: studio $770, 1-bedroom $800, 2-bedroom $1,020, 3-bedroom $1,270, 4-bedroom $1,520. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 73040?

Vouchers for Blaine County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Watonga, Housing Authority of the City of Geary. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 73040 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 73040

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 73040 in Blaine County, Oklahoma: 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 Oklahoma.

Studio

$770

1 BR

$800

2 BR

$1,020

3 BR

$1,270

4 BR

$1,520

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%)

$920

FMR (100%)

$1,020

High (110%)

$1,120

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 73040 at $1,020 is $41 higher than the Blaine County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $979. 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 73040?

Source-of-income protection status for Oklahoma 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 Blaine County

Housing Authority of the City of Watonga
Watonga · PHA code OK023
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Housing Authority of the City of Geary
Geary · PHA code OK057
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 73040 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 73040?: For ZIP 73040 in Blaine County, OK, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,020 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $920 to $1,120 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 73040?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 73040, by bedroom size: studio $770, 1-bedroom $800, 2-bedroom $1,020, 3-bedroom $1,270, 4-bedroom $1,520. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 73040?: Vouchers for Blaine County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Watonga, Housing Authority of the City of Geary. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 73040 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Blaine County overview All of Oklahoma

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 73040 maps to Blaine County, OK · FIPS 40011. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.