Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Ottawa County, Oklahoma
Ottawa County has a HUD fair market rent of $916 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $788 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $17.62 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $916
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 19% less than in Oklahoma
- Typical rent
- $788
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 22% less than in Oklahoma
- Wage needed
- $17.62
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $36,640 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 46%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- About the same as in Oklahoma
Only here
Renting in Ottawa County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Ottawa County has the lowest typical rent in its area: $788, less than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Craig County ($810).
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16% of households in Ottawa County have no internet at home, against 8% in Oklahoma.
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 Ottawa 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)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $696 | $13.38 | $27,840 |
| 1 bedroom | $700 | $13.46 | $28,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | $916 | $17.62 | $36,640 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,154 | $22.19 | $46,160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,204 | $23.15 | $48,160 |
HUD area: Ottawa County, OK. 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 10 ZIP codes in Ottawa County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $920 in 74339 to $1,230 in 74358. 10 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($916).
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)
| 74339 | Ottawa County, OK | $700 | $700 | $920 | $1,150 | $1,200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74343 | Delaware County, OK | $700 | $700 | $920 | $1,160 | $1,210 |
| 74343 | Ottawa County, OK | $700 | $700 | $920 | $1,160 | $1,210 |
| 74354 | Craig County, OK | $750 | $760 | $990 | $1,250 | $1,300 |
| 74354 | Ottawa County, OK | $750 | $760 | $990 | $1,250 | $1,300 |
| 74358 | Ottawa County, OK | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,550 | $1,620 |
| 74360 | Ottawa County, OK | $740 | $750 | $970 | $1,230 | $1,280 |
| 74363 | Ottawa County, OK | $700 | $700 | $920 | $1,150 | $1,200 |
| 74370 | Delaware County, OK | $700 | $700 | $920 | $1,160 | $1,210 |
| 74370 | Ottawa County, OK | $700 | $700 | $920 | $1,160 | $1,210 |
- 74339 · Ottawa County, OK $920$1,150
- 74343 · Delaware County, OK $920$1,160
- 74343 · Ottawa County, OK $920$1,160
- 74354 · Craig County, OK $990$1,250
- 74354 · Ottawa County, OK $990$1,250
- 74358 · Ottawa County, OK $1,230$1,550
- 74360 · Ottawa County, OK $970$1,230
- 74363 · Ottawa County, OK $920$1,150
- 74370 · Delaware County, OK $920$1,160
- 74370 · Ottawa County, OK $920$1,160
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 Ottawa County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in Oklahoma, 46%, 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.
46%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
3,870 households rent in Ottawa County
- Spend half or more of their income 19%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 27%
- Spend less than 30% 54%
Compared with the state and the country
- Ottawa 46%
- Oklahoma 46%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Ottawa County
HUD lists 10 properties with homes for low-income households in Ottawa 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)
- 5
- HUD-assisted
- 2
- public housing
- 3
386 homes in all; 385 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Pine Place Apartments HUD-assisted 1100 Pine Pl, Miami 74354 80 low-income homes · For older adults · (918) 542-3616
- Timber Tree Properties Tax credit (LIHTC) 1120 B St, Commerce 74339 59 homes, 58 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 39 · In service since 1998
- Nine Tribes Tower Public housing 701 E Street Plz, Miami 74354 50 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Miami,Oklaho · Average payment: $465 a month · Average wait: 21 months · (918) 542-6691
- Route 66 Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 36 N Main St, Miami 74354 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Commerce Housing Authority Public housing 602 Doug Furnas Blvd, Commerce 74339 34 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Commerce · Average payment: $414 a month · Average wait: 17 months · (918) 542-6691
- Afton Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 326 S Maple Ave, Afton 74331 29 low-income homes · In service since 2005 · For families
- Hope Housing of Miami HUD-assisted 1615 20th Ave SW, Miami 74354 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (918) 256-7825
- Neosho Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 1802 18th Pl SW, Miami 74354 24 low-income homes · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities, families
- Twin Springs Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 1700 Redwood Ln, Miami 74354 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2002
- Afton Housing Authority Public housing 214 S East St, Afton 74331 20 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Afton · Average payment: $238 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (918) 257-4300
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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 | $15,960 | $26,600 | $42,500 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $30,400 | $48,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $34,200 | $54,650 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $37,950 | $60,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $41,000 | $65,600 |
| 6 people | $44,050 | $44,050 | $70,450 |
| 7 people | $47,100 | $47,100 | $75,300 |
| 8 people | $50,100 | $50,100 | $80,150 |
Area median income: $64,800. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Ottawa County, OK. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $626 – $766
- 1 bedroom $630 – $770
- 2 bedrooms $824 – $1,008
- 3 bedrooms $1,039 – $1,269
- 4 bedrooms $1,084 – $1,324
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
- Housing Authority of the City of Miami,Oklaho Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 409 vouchers · 50 public housing units (918) 542-6691 Housing Authority of the City of Miami,Oklaho: OK027miami@mhadocs.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Commerce Public housing · 34 public housing units (918) 542-6691 Housing Authority of the City of Commerce: cha@commerceokla.com
- Housing Authority of the City of Afton Public housing · 20 public housing units (918) 257-4300 Housing Authority of the City of Afton: aftonhousing@sbcglobal.net
- Housing Authority of the City of Picher Public housing (918) 673-2126 Housing Authority of the City of Picher: picherhousing@sbcglobal.net
Housing agencies in Oklahoma Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Oklahoma
What Oklahoma 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.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 45 days
- Okla. Stat. tit. 41, §115(B)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 5 days
- Okla. Stat. tit. 41, §131(B)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- Okla. Stat. tit. 41, §111(A)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Ottawa County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Ottawa County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Ottawa 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 Oklahoma, the average home bill was $132 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$1,832
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $916
- Security deposit
- $916
- Total
- $1,832
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 Ottawa County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $696; 1 bedroom: $700; 2 bedrooms: $916; 3 bedrooms: $1,154; 4 bedrooms: $1,204. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Ottawa County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($916) without spending more than 30% of income takes $17.62 an hour full time, or $36,640 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Ottawa County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $37,950 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 Ottawa 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 $824 and $1,008 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Ottawa County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $920 in 74339 to $1,230 in 74358. 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 Ottawa County?
HUD lists 10 properties with homes for low-income households in Ottawa 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 Ottawa County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Ottawa County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in Oklahoma, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).