Atchison County, KS
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $631/mo | $568 – $694/mo |
| 1 BR | $668/mo | $601 – $735/mo |
| 2 BR | $877/mo | $789 – $965/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,220/mo | $1,098 – $1,342/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,471/mo | $1,324 – $1,618/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Atchison County, KS (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Atchison County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Atchison County
- Atchison Housing Authority
103 S 7th St, Atchison, KS, 66002 · 9133673323
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Atchison County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $30,700 |
| 2 people | $35,050 |
| 3 people | $39,450 |
| 4 people | $43,800 |
| 5 people | $47,350 |
| 6 people | $50,850 |
| 7 people | $54,350 |
| 8 people | $57,850 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Atchison County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
LOFTS AT 832
832 COMMERCIAL STREET, ATCHISON, KS, 6600241 income-restricted units6 studio, 24 1BR, 11 2BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053SANTA FE APTS ATCHISON
807 SANTA FE ST, ATCHISON, KS, 6600244 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040TRINITY PLACE SENIOR RESIDENCES
600 N NINTH ST, ATCHISON, KS, 6600235 income-restricted units33 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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