How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 73097?

For ZIP 73097 in Oklahoma County, OK, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,620 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,460 to $1,780 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 73097?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 73097, by bedroom size: studio $1,220, 1-bedroom $1,320, 2-bedroom $1,620, 3-bedroom $2,180, 4-bedroom $2,410. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 73097?

Vouchers for Oklahoma County are administered by Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, Housing Authority of the City of Oklahoma City, Housing Authority of the City of Del City. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 73097 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 73097

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 73097 in Oklahoma 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

$1,220

1 BR

$1,320

2 BR

$1,620

3 BR

$2,180

4 BR

$2,410

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%)

$1,460

FMR (100%)

$1,620

High (110%)

$1,780

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 73097 at $1,620 is $376 higher than the Oklahoma County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,244. 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 73097?

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 Oklahoma County

Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency
Oklahoma City · PHA code OK901
11,393 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City · PHA code OK002
5,071 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Del City
Del City · PHA code OK150
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 73097 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 73097?: For ZIP 73097 in Oklahoma County, OK, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,620 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,460 to $1,780 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 73097?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 73097, by bedroom size: studio $1,220, 1-bedroom $1,320, 2-bedroom $1,620, 3-bedroom $2,180, 4-bedroom $2,410. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 73097?: Vouchers for Oklahoma County are administered by Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, Housing Authority of the City of Oklahoma City, Housing Authority of the City of Del City. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 73097 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Oklahoma County overview All of Oklahoma

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 73097 maps to Oklahoma County, OK · FIPS 40109. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.