Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Harvey County, Kansas
Harvey County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,043 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $900 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $20.06 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,043
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 14% less than in Kansas
- Typical rent
- $900
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 15% less than in Kansas
- Wage needed
- $20.06
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $41,720 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 38%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 13% less than in Kansas
Only here
Renting in Harvey County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Marion County, the typical rent is $727: 19% less than in Harvey County ($900).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Harvey County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Harvey County was $1,022 a month in September 2026: 6.7% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $778 | $14.96 | $31,120 |
| 1 bedroom | $823 | $15.83 | $32,920 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,043 | $20.06 | $41,720 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,382 | $26.58 | $55,280 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,712 | $32.92 | $68,480 |
HUD area: Wichita, KS HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 13 ZIP codes in Harvey County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $960 in 67020 to $1,320 in 67151. 3 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,043).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 67020 | Reno County, KS | $710 | $750 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,530 |
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| 67020 | Wichita, KS | $710 | $750 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,530 |
| 67056 | Wichita, KS | $750 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,330 | $1,640 |
| 67062 | Marion County, KS | $720 | $760 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,580 |
| 67062 | McPherson County, KS | $720 | $760 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,580 |
| 67062 | Wichita, KS | $720 | $760 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,580 |
| 67114 | Marion County, KS | $730 | $770 | $970 | $1,290 | $1,590 |
| 67114 | McPherson County, KS | $730 | $770 | $970 | $1,290 | $1,590 |
| 67114 | Wichita, KS | $730 | $770 | $970 | $1,290 | $1,590 |
| 67117 | Wichita, KS | $750 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,660 |
| 67135 | Wichita, KS | $790 | $840 | $1,060 | $1,400 | $1,740 |
| 67151 | Marion County, KS | $990 | $1,040 | $1,320 | $1,750 | $2,160 |
| 67151 | Wichita, KS | $990 | $1,040 | $1,320 | $1,750 | $2,160 |
- 67020 · Reno County, KS $960$1,260
- 67020 · Wichita, KS $960$1,260
- 67056 · Wichita, KS $1,000$1,330
- 67062 · Marion County, KS $960$1,270
- 67062 · McPherson County, KS $960$1,270
- 67062 · Wichita, KS $960$1,270
- 67114 · Marion County, KS $970$1,290
- 67114 · McPherson County, KS $970$1,290
- 67114 · Wichita, KS $970$1,290
- 67117 · Wichita, KS $1,010$1,340
- 67135 · Wichita, KS $1,060$1,400
- 67151 · Marion County, KS $1,320$1,750
- 67151 · Wichita, KS $1,320$1,750
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Harvey County, 38% of renter households are in that position; in Kansas, 43%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
38%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
4,131 households rent in Harvey County
- Spend half or more of their income 21%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 17%
- Spend less than 30% 62%
Compared with the state and the country
- Harvey 38%
- Kansas 43%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Harvey County
HUD lists 19 properties with homes for low-income households in Harvey County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 6
- HUD-assisted
- 9
- public housing
- 4
852 homes in all; 714 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Midtown Towers Roanoke Court Conversion Public housing 115 W 9th St, Newton 67114 136 low-income homes · Run by Newton Housing Authority · Average payment: $381 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (316) 283-8500
- Kidron Apartments HUD-assisted 175 W. Hickory, North Newton 67117 105 low-income homes · For older adults · (316) 284-2900
- Meadowbrook Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1501 Old Main St, Newton 67114 68 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1994
- Wheatland Homes Public housing 307 W 24th St, North Newton 67117 62 low-income homes · Run by North Newton Housing Authority · Average payment: $372 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (316) 283-8731
- Prairie Fire Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 1736 Paddington Cir, Newton 67114 57 homes, 50 low-income · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 27 · In service since 2018
- Sunset Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1107 Boyd Ave, Newton 67114 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2003
- Newton Plaza HUD-assisted 300 W 5th St, Newton 67114 46 low-income homes · For older adults · (316) 283-2360
- Sunset Townhouses HUD-assisted 1001 Boyd Ave, Newton 67114 50 homes, 44 low-income · For families · (316) 283-5191
- Halstead Family HSG Public housing 815 W 6th St, Halstead 67056 36 low-income homes · Run by Halstead Housing Authority · Average payment: $464 a month · Average wait: 4 months · Homes at several sites · (316) 835-2026
- Eastview Gardens HUD-assisted 225 E Hickory St, Hesston 67062 30 low-income homes · For families · (620) 327-2001
- Cottonwood Acres HUD-assisted 907 W 6th St, Halstead 67056 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (316) 835-2026
- Brigadoon Public housing 460 E Adams St, Burrton 67020 18 low-income homes · Run by Burrton Housing Authority · Average payment: $368 a month · Average wait: 2 months · (620) 463-5077
- Northview Residences HUD-assisted 1108 Russell Dr, Newton 67114 20 homes, 12 low-income · For people with disabilities · (316) 283-5170
- Northview Housing HUD-assisted 900 Myrtle St, Newton 67114 14 homes, 12 low-income · For people with disabilities · (316) 283-5170
- Meadowlark Housing HUD-assisted 110 Columbus Ave, Newton 67114 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (316) 283-2570
- NDS Homes HUD-assisted 212 Windward Ct, Newton 67114 12 homes, 9 low-income · For people with disabilities · (316) 283-5170
- South Park Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1501 Old Main St, Newton 67114 68 homes · In service since 1994
- Lincoln School Apts / Lincoln Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 W 6th St, Newton 67114 24 homes · In service since 2002
- Garden Walk of Newton Tax credit (LIHTC) 112 Southport Dr, Newton 67114 20 homes · In service since 2010
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Harvey County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 4 agencies serve in Harvey County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,300 | $33,800 | $54,050 |
| 2 people | $23,200 | $38,600 | $61,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,450 | $69,500 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,250 | $77,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,150 | $83,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,000 | $89,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,850 | $95,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,700 | $101,950 |
Area median income: $96,500. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Wichita, KS HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $700 – $856
- 1 bedroom $741 – $905
- 2 bedrooms $939 – $1,147
- 3 bedrooms $1,244 – $1,520
- 4 bedrooms $1,541 – $1,883
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Newton Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 85 vouchers · 136 public housing units (316) 283-8500 Newton Housing Authority: jcolberg@newtonha.com
- North Newton Housing Authority Public housing · 62 public housing units (316) 283-8731 North Newton Housing Authority: wheatlandhomes@nnhousing.org
- Halstead Housing Authority Public housing · 36 public housing units (316) 835-2026 Halstead Housing Authority: housing@halstead.kscoxmail.com
- Burrton Housing Authority Public housing · 18 public housing units (620) 463-5077 Burrton Housing Authority: southhutchPHA@gmail.com
Housing agencies in Kansas Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Kansas
What Kansas law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- K.S.A. 58-2550(a)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- K.S.A. 58-2550(b)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 calendar days
- K.S.A. 58-2564(b)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- K.S.A. 58-2570(a)-(b)
- Only a court order can remove youK.S.A. 58-2569
- Protection from retaliationK.S.A. 58-2572(a)-(b)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Harvey County
This is the nearest HUD-approved agency. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Cambridge Credit Counseling Corporation - Wichita Branch
727 N Waco Ave, Wichita · 25 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
Tool
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Harvey County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Kansas, the average home bill was $124 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
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Cash to move in
$2,086
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,043
- Security deposit
- $1,043
- Total
- $2,086
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Harvey County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $778; 1 bedroom: $823; 2 bedrooms: $1,043; 3 bedrooms: $1,382; 4 bedrooms: $1,712. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Harvey County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,043) without spending more than 30% of income takes $20.06 an hour full time, or $41,720 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Harvey County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $48,250 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Harvey County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $939 and $1,147 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Harvey County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $960 in 67020 to $1,320 in 67151. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Harvey County?
HUD lists 19 properties with homes for low-income households in Harvey County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Harvey County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Harvey County, 38% of renter households are in that position; in Kansas, 43%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).