Section 8 in Topeka, KS: FMR & Landlord Guide
Topeka, KS metro area (CBSA 45820). 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) | $792 | $713 – $871 |
| 1-bedroom | $820 | $738 – $902 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,057 | $951 – $1,163 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,392 | $1,253 – $1,531 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,411 | $1,270 – $1,552 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Topeka, KS covers up to $1,057 in gross rent (before the tenant’s utility allowance). Between the low and high end of the range: $951–$1,163.
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 Topeka, KS
3 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Contact the PHA that covers the specific address you’re considering.
- Status unknown
Topeka Housing Authority
Topeka, KS · KS002 · 1,385 HCV units
- Status unknown
Holton Housing Authority
Holton, KS · KS008 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Valley Falls Housing Authority
Valley Falls, KS · KS056 · 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 Topeka, 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.