Seward 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 | $733/mo | $660 – $806/mo |
| 1 BR | $771/mo | $694 – $848/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,000/mo | $900 – $1,100/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,344/mo | $1,210 – $1,478/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,505/mo | $1,355 – $1,656/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Seward County, KS (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Seward County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Seward County
- Liberal Housing Authority
1401 N New York Ave, Liberal, KS, 67901 · 6206245501
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Seward 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 | $30,000 |
| 2 people | $34,300 |
| 3 people | $38,600 |
| 4 people | $42,850 |
| 5 people | $46,300 |
| 6 people | $49,750 |
| 7 people | $53,150 |
| 8 people | $56,600 |
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 Seward 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.
- Elderly
THE VILLAGE AT LIBERAL
719 E CURTIS ST, LIBERAL, KS, 6790124 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042 FLOR DE SOL III
750 E CURTIS ST, LIBERAL, KS, 6790116 income-restricted units7 2BR, 9 3BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041- Elderly
FLOR DE SOL II
777 E PINE ST, LIBERAL, KS, 6790132 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040 FLOR DE SOL I
555 E PINE ST, LIBERAL, KS, 6790132 income-restricted units16 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038
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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