FY2027 Small Area FMR · Wichita, KS
ZIP 67218 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 67218 (Wichita, KS) is $990 a month, down 1.0% from FY2026. That is 5% below the Wichita, KS area-wide FMR of $1,043.
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 67218 sits in the Wichita, KS area
Of the 83 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 67218 has the 63rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Wichita, KS is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2023), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $891 and $1,089 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $740 | $666 – $814 | $778 | $710 |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $702 – $858 | $823 | $770 |
| 2 bedrooms | $990 | $891 – $1,089 | $1,043 | $1,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,179 – $1,441 | $1,382 | $1,310 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,458 – $1,782 | $1,712 | $1,620 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $990 needs about $39,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $96,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,200. ZIP code 67218 lies mainly in Sedgwick County. See the Wichita, KS metro 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 67218?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 67218 are $740 (studio), $780 (1 BR), $990 (2 BR), $1,310 (3 BR) and $1,620 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 67218?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 67218 that range is $891 to $1,089 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 67218?
The FY2026 income limits of the Wichita, KS area apply: median family income $96,500, low-income (80%) limit $77,200 for a family of four.