Franklin 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 | $784/mo | $706 – $862/mo |
| 1 BR | $789/mo | $710 – $868/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,020/mo | $918 – $1,122/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,223/mo | $1,101 – $1,345/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,360/mo | $1,224 – $1,496/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Franklin County, KS (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Franklin County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Franklin County
- LYON COUNTY/ECKAN HOUSING AUTHORITY
1320 S Ash St, Ottawa, KS, 66067 · 7852427453
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Franklin 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 | $34,100 |
| 2 people | $39,000 |
| 3 people | $43,850 |
| 4 people | $48,700 |
| 5 people | $52,600 |
| 6 people | $56,500 |
| 7 people | $60,400 |
| 8 people | $64,300 |
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 Franklin 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.
WEA CREEK SENIOR APARTMENTS II
AUTUMN PLACE DRIVE, LOUISBURG, KS, 6606736 income-restricted units36 2BRBuilt 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054HOMES AT WALNUT CREEK PHASE II
SCATTERED SITES, WELLSVILLE, KS, 6609214 income-restricted units14 3BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051PARK PLACE SENIOR VILLAGE
1519 S. ELM STREET, OTTAWA, KS, 6606724 income-restricted units48 1BRBuilt 20214% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051PRAIRIE VIEW ESTATES
SE CORNER ENTERPRISE & CHERRY, OTTAWA, KS, 6606728 income-restricted units24 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049COURTHOUSE SQUARE
235 SOUTH MAIN, OTTAWA, KS, 6606726 income-restricted units26 1BRBuilt 20154% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045- Elderly
GARDEN WALK OF WELLSVILLE WELLSVILLE HEIGHTS
833 MAIN ST, WELLSVILLE, KS, 6609224 income-restricted units24 2BRBuilt 2012Compliance through ~2042 - Elderly
PINE MANOR APTS
1513 S OSAGE DR, OTTAWA, KS, 6606730 income-restricted units24 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 2007Compliance through ~2037 OTTAWA SENIOR HOUSING II
506 S MAIN ST, OTTAWA, KS, 6606723 income-restricted units5 1BR, 18 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037- Elderly
HIDDEN MEADOWS I
1601 S HICKORY ST, OTTAWA, KS, 6606756 income-restricted units32 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 1995Compliance through ~2025 - Elderly
PARK PLACE II
1519 S ELM ST, OTTAWA, KS, 6606724 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 19919% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021
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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