Kearney County, NE
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 | $689/mo | $620 – $758/mo |
| 1 BR | $757/mo | $681 – $833/mo |
| 2 BR | $993/mo | $894 – $1,092/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,191/mo | $1,072 – $1,310/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,327/mo | $1,194 – $1,460/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Kearney County, NE (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Kearney County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Kearney County
- Minden Housing Agency
849 E 2nd St, Minden, NE, 68959 · 3082343000
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Kearney 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 | $34,800 |
| 2 people | $39,750 |
| 3 people | $44,700 |
| 4 people | $49,650 |
| 5 people | $53,650 |
| 6 people | $57,600 |
| 7 people | $61,600 |
| 8 people | $65,550 |
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 Kearney 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.
MINDEN WEST ESTATES
1294 W SYCAMORE ST, MINDEN, NE, 6895916 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041WILCOX VILLAGE APTS
102 W HARLAN ST, WILCOX, NE, 689824 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1996Compliance through ~2026
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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