Section 8 in Manhattan, KS: FMR & Landlord Guide
Manhattan, KS metro area (CBSA 31740). FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status, and source-of-income law. Every figure below links back to its source.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards (what a PHA actually pays) are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at PHA discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $843 | $759 – $927 |
| 1-bedroom | $848 | $763 – $933 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,048 | $943 – $1,153 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,458 | $1,312 – $1,604 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,758 | $1,582 – $1,934 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Manhattan, KS covers up to $1,048 in gross rent (before the tenant’s utility allowance). Between the low and high end of the range: $943–$1,153.
Voucher demand in this metro
Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means voucher holders are placed and reliably paying rent, a stable but competitive tenant pool for accepting landlords.
Housing authorities serving Manhattan, KS
4 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Contact the PHA that covers the specific address you’re considering.
- Status unknown
North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging
Manhattan, KS · KS167 · 423 HCV units
- Status unknown
Manhattan Housing Authority
Manhattan, KS · KS063 · 296 HCV units
- Status unknown
Wamego Housing Authority
Wamego, KS · KS042 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Junction City Housing Authority
Junction City, KS · KS105 · 0 HCV units
Source-of-income law in KS
Source-of-income protection status for KS is not yet in our database. Check with a local attorney or the state civil-rights office before refusing a voucher applicant.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change; verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Analyze a specific Manhattan, KS property
Look up the address’s SAFMR (ZIP-level rent), plug the numbers into the voucher-vs-market analyzer, and check the HQS pre-inspection list before scheduling.