Fair Market Rents: Republic County, KS (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Republic 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) | $643/mo | $643 (0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $800/mo | $710 (+13%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $877/mo | $877 (0%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,200/mo | $1,163 (+3%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,276/mo | $1,318 (-3%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in KS. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Republic 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 Republic County
We track 3 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville | 3 | 100 |