FY2027 Small Area FMR · Alma, KS
ZIP 66401 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 66401 (Alma, KS) is $1,220 a month, up 11.9% from FY2026. That is 11% above the Geary County, KS area-wide FMR of $1,096.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 66401 sits in the Geary County, KS area
Of the 9 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 66401 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Geary County, KS is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,096 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,220 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 66401 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Topeka, KS (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $900 | $810 – $990 | $862 | $820 |
| 1 bedroom | $950 | $855 – $1,045 | $945 | $850 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,098 – $1,342 | $1,096 | $1,090 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,630 | $1,467 – $1,793 | $1,518 | $1,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,650 | $1,485 – $1,815 | $1,832 | $1,510 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,220 needs about $48,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $74,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $68,550. ZIP code 66401 lies mainly in Wabaunsee County. See the Geary County, KS county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 66401?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 66401 are $900 (studio), $950 (1 BR), $1,220 (2 BR), $1,630 (3 BR) and $1,650 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 66401?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 66401 that range is $1,098 to $1,342 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 66401?
The FY2026 income limits of the Geary County, KS area apply: median family income $74,300, low-income (80%) limit $68,550 for a family of four.