Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Miami County, Kansas
Miami County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,546 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,107 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $29.73 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,546
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 28% more than in Kansas
- Typical rent
- $1,107
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 4% more than in Kansas
- Wage needed
- $29.73
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $61,840 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 45%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 3% more than in Kansas
Only here
Renting in Miami County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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At $1,107, Miami County ranks 4th among the 102 counties in Kansas with this figure for the highest typical rent.
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Nearby, in Linn County, the typical rent is $691: 38% less than in Miami County ($1,107).
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At $89,000, Miami County ranks 5th among the 105 counties in Kansas for the highest typical household income.
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 Miami 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 Miami County was $1,872 a month in September 2026. 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 | $1,257 | $24.17 | $50,280 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,366 | $26.27 | $54,640 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,546 | $29.73 | $61,840 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,020 | $38.85 | $80,800 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,419 | $46.52 | $96,760 |
HUD area: Kansas City, MO-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 7 ZIP codes in Miami County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,230 in 66064 to $1,800 in 66053. 2 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,546).
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)
| 66013 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,380 | $1,500 | $1,700 | $2,210 | $2,650 |
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| 66026 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,020 | $1,110 | $1,250 | $1,640 | $1,960 |
| 66053 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,460 | $1,590 | $1,800 | $2,350 | $2,820 |
| 66064 | Franklin County, KS | $1,000 | $1,090 | $1,230 | $1,610 | $1,920 |
| 66064 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,000 | $1,090 | $1,230 | $1,610 | $1,920 |
| 66071 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,110 | $1,210 | $1,370 | $1,790 | $2,140 |
| 66083 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,120 | $1,220 | $1,380 | $1,800 | $2,160 |
- 66013 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,700$2,210
- 66026 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,250$1,640
- 66053 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,800$2,350
- 66064 · Franklin County, KS $1,230$1,610
- 66064 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,230$1,610
- 66071 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,370$1,790
- 66083 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,380$1,800
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 Miami County, 45% 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.
45%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
2,993 households rent in Miami County
- Spend half or more of their income 21%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
- Spend less than 30% 55%
Compared with the state and the country
- Miami 45%
- Kansas 43%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Miami County
HUD lists 18 properties with homes for low-income households in Miami 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)
- 13
- HUD-assisted
- 5
- public housing
- 1
706 homes in all; 646 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Maple Vista Public housing 307 W Shawnee St, Paola 66071 90 low-income homes · Run by Paola Housing Authority · Average payment: $459 a month · Average wait: 6 months · (913) 294-4731
- Lom Vista Tax credit (LIHTC) 900 Melody Ln, Osawatomie 66064 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1999
- Lom Vista Estates HUD-assisted 905 Cheri Ln, Osawatomie 66064 64 low-income homes · For families · (913) 256-4820
- Osawatomie Court Apts HUD-assisted 405 Carr Ave, Osawatomie 66064 54 low-income homes · For older adults · (913) 755-4691
- Applewood Country Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 507 Baptiste Dr, Paola 66071 48 homes, 46 low-income · In service since 1999 · For families · (913) 557-0882
- Paola Seniors II Tax credit (LIHTC) 900 N Hospital Dr, Paola 66071 42 low-income homes · 2 bd: 42 · In service since 2018
- Spring Hill Elderly Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 21511 S Main St, Spring Hill 66083 46 homes, 41 low-income · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Paola Sundance Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1010 Industrial Park Dr, Paola 66071 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2003
- Rockville Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 304 S Rockville Rd, Louisburg 66053 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Paola Seniors Tax credit (LIHTC) 451 S Hospital Dr, Paola 66071 30 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Osawatomie Seniors Tax credit (LIHTC) 1545 Brown Ave, Osawatomie 66064 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 1991 · For older adults
- Sunflower Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1142 E Peoria St, Paola 66071 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 1991
- Woodland Hills Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 502 Woodland Hills Cir, Osawatomie 66064 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
- Cedar Run Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1417 N 14th ST, Louisburg 66053 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2003
- Osage Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 502 N Hospital Dr, Paola 66071 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2005
- Lakemary Center HUD-assisted 4 Sunrise Cir, Paola 66071 18 homes, 16 low-income · For people with disabilities · (913) 294-5180
- Sunrise II HUD-assisted 308 N East St, Paola 66071 17 homes, 15 low-income · For people with disabilities · (913) 557-4361
- Wea Creek Apts/ Louisburg Tax credit (LIHTC) 888 Autumn Pl, Louisburg 66053 49 homes · In service since 2008
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
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 Miami County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Miami 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 | $23,800 | $39,700 | $63,500 |
| 2 people | $27,200 | $45,400 | $72,600 |
| 3 people | $30,600 | $51,050 | $81,650 |
| 4 people | $34,000 | $56,700 | $90,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,250 | $98,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,800 | $105,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,350 | $112,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,850 | $119,750 |
Area median income: $113,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Kansas City, MO-KS HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,131 – $1,383
- 1 bedroom $1,229 – $1,503
- 2 bedrooms $1,391 – $1,701
- 3 bedrooms $1,818 – $2,222
- 4 bedrooms $2,177 – $2,661
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
- Paola Housing Authority Public housing · 90 public housing units (913) 294-4731 Paola Housing Authority: pha@cebridge.net
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 Miami County
This is the nearest HUD-approved agency. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Community Housing of Wyandotte County, Inc.
2 S 14th St, Kansas City · 38 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Workshops for new owners
- and 3 more
Tool
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Miami 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
$3,092
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,546
- Security deposit
- $1,546
- Total
- $3,092
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 Miami County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,257; 1 bedroom: $1,366; 2 bedrooms: $1,546; 3 bedrooms: $2,020; 4 bedrooms: $2,419. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Miami County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,546) without spending more than 30% of income takes $29.73 an hour full time, or $61,840 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Miami County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $56,700 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 Miami 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 $1,391 and $1,701 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Miami County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,230 in 66064 to $1,800 in 66053. 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 Miami County?
HUD lists 18 properties with homes for low-income households in Miami 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 Miami County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Miami County, 45% of renter households are in that position; in Kansas, 43%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).