Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 401 · Households served: 275 · Occupancy: 68% · ZIP codes served: 10
The Ford County Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 401 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 275 households, with an occupancy rate of 68%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Ford County.
Among the 23 housing authorities in Kansas that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Ford County Housing Authority ranks 14th by voucher count. Within its service area, which includes multiple counties, it is the largest provider, outranking its peer, the Dodge City Housing Authority, which administers 138 vouchers. This positions the Ford County Housing Authority as a significant resource for affordable housing in the region.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $880 to $1,110, with an average of $959. This is slightly below the state average of $987. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 67563 at $1,110, while the lowest is in ZIP code 67842 at $880.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67563 | $880 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,610 | $1,850 |
| 67801 | $770 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,460 | $1,630 |
| 67834 | $670 | $730 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,430 |
| 67841 | $760 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,340 | $1,560 |
| 67842 | $670 | $740 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,430 |
| 67843 | $770 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,460 | $1,630 |
| 67844 | $810 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,630 |
| 67865 | $820 | $940 | $1,120 | $1,420 | $1,660 |
| 67876 | $670 | $740 | $960 | $1,280 | $1,440 |
| 67882 | $720 | $790 | $1,020 | $1,370 | $1,530 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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