Fair Market Rents: Labette County, KS (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Labette County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | KS median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $605/mo | $643 (-6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $668/mo | $710 (-6%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $877/mo | $877 (0%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,052/mo | $1,163 (-10%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,209/mo | $1,318 (-8%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in KS. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Labette County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in Labette County
We track 13 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Parsons | 14 | 621 |