FY2027 Small Area FMR · Powhattan, KS
ZIP 66527 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 66527 (Powhattan, KS) is $1,320 a month, up 15.8% from FY2026. That is 37% above the Brown County, KS area-wide FMR of $961.
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 66527 sits in the Brown County, KS area
Of the 13 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 66527 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Brown 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 $961 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,320 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $970 | $873 – $1,067 | $707 | $840 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $735 | $870 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,188 – $1,452 | $961 | $1,140 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,476 – $1,804 | $1,195 | $1,490 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,647 – $2,013 | $1,331 | $1,510 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,320 needs about $52,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $84,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $68,550. ZIP code 66527 lies mainly in Brown County. See the Brown 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 66527?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 66527 are $970 (studio), $1,010 (1 BR), $1,320 (2 BR), $1,640 (3 BR) and $1,830 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 66527?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 66527 that range is $1,188 to $1,452 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 66527?
The FY2026 income limits of the Brown County, KS area apply: median family income $84,000, low-income (80%) limit $68,550 for a family of four.