How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 74878?

For ZIP 74878 in Pottawatomie County, OK, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $980 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $880 to $1,080 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 74878?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 74878, by bedroom size: studio $720, 1-bedroom $760, 2-bedroom $980, 3-bedroom $1,320, 4-bedroom $1,540. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 74878?

Vouchers for Pottawatomie County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Shawnee, Housing Authority of the City of Tecumseh. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 74878 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 74878

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 74878 in Pottawatomie 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

$720

1 BR

$760

2 BR

$980

3 BR

$1,320

4 BR

$1,540

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%)

$880

FMR (100%)

$980

High (110%)

$1,080

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 74878 at $980 is $43 higher than the Pottawatomie County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $937. 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 74878?

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 Pottawatomie County

Housing Authority of the City of Shawnee
Shawnee · PHA code OK095
502 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Tecumseh
Tecumseh · PHA code OK148
34 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 74878 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 74878?: For ZIP 74878 in Pottawatomie County, OK, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $980 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $880 to $1,080 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 74878?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 74878, by bedroom size: studio $720, 1-bedroom $760, 2-bedroom $980, 3-bedroom $1,320, 4-bedroom $1,540. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 74878?: Vouchers for Pottawatomie County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Shawnee, Housing Authority of the City of Tecumseh. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 74878 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Pottawatomie County overview All of Oklahoma

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 74878 maps to Pottawatomie County, OK · FIPS 40125. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.