Housing authoritiesKSManhattan Housing Authority
Manhattan Housing Authority
Manhattan Housing Authority is based in Manhattan, Riley County, KS and administers 296 Section 8 vouchers and 262 public housing units.
HUD PHA code KS063. Program type: Combined. Households served: 374. Occupancy: 71%. ZIP codes served: 14.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Lowrise Apartment (2-4 units)), effective 2024-11-20. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Heating (Natural Gas) | $11 | $13 | $14 | $15 | $16 |
| Space Heating (Bottle Gas) | $86 | $102 | $109 | $117 | $124 |
| Space Heating (Electric Resistance) | $26 | $31 | $39 | $46 | $53 |
| Space Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $21 | $24 | $29 | $31 | $34 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $1 | $1 | $1 | $2 | $2 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $6 | $7 | $11 | $14 | $17 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $6 | $8 | $11 | $13 |
| Other Electric | $22 | $26 | $36 | $46 | $56 |
| Air Conditioning | $8 | $9 | $13 | $16 | $20 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $2 | $3 | $4 | $5 | $7 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $19 | $22 | $32 | $41 | $51 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $15 | $18 | $23 | $28 | $32 |
| Electric Fee | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Natural Gas Fee | $28 | $28 | $28 | $28 | $28 |
| Trash Collection | $35 | $35 | $35 | $35 | $35 |
| Range/Microwave | $21 | $21 | $21 | $21 | $21 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66411 | $960 | $990 | $1,300 | $1,550 | $2,170 |
| 66441 | $890 | $970 | $1,130 | $1,560 | $1,880 |
| 66442 | $1,070 | $1,160 | $1,370 | $1,890 | $2,290 |
| 66449 | $790 | $810 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,620 |
| 66502 | $840 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,500 | $1,810 |
| 66503 | $990 | $1,060 | $1,270 | $1,760 | $2,120 |
| 66506 | $840 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,500 | $1,810 |
| 66517 | $980 | $1,050 | $1,260 | $1,740 | $2,110 |
| 66531 | $990 | $1,060 | $1,270 | $1,760 | $2,120 |
| 66548 | $790 | $790 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,680 |
| 66554 | $840 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,500 | $1,810 |
| 66933 | $930 | $940 | $1,160 | $1,600 | $1,650 |
| 67432 | $830 | $860 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $1,620 |
| 67447 | $810 | $840 | $1,060 | $1,430 | $1,620 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Manhattan Housing Authority
300 N 5th St, Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: (785) 776-8588
Email updates
About Manhattan Housing Authority
Overview
The Manhattan Housing Authority operates 262 public housing units and administers 296 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 374 households. With an occupancy rate of 71%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both public housing and voucher assistance in Riley County, Kansas.
Scale and standing
The Manhattan Housing Authority ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in terms of voucher count. Its peer, the North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging, administers 423 Section 8 vouchers. On a broader scale, the Manhattan Housing Authority holds the 15th position out of 23 authorities in the state by the number of vouchers it manages.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $920 to $1,320, with an average of $1,082. This is higher than the state average of $987. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 66442 at $1,320, while the lowest is in ZIP code 66548 at $920.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on AgingManhattan, KS, 423 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.