Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 699 · Households served: 372 · Occupancy: 53% · ZIP codes served: 15
The South Central KS Area Agency On Aging (Cowley Co.) operates as a voucher-only Section 8 housing authority in Arkansas City, Kansas. It administers 699 Section 8 vouchers, serving 372 households. With an occupancy rate of 53%, the agency focuses on providing rental assistance to low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities in Cowley County.
Among the 23 housing authorities in Kansas that offer Section 8 vouchers, the South Central KS Area Agency On Aging (Cowley Co.) ranks 6th by the number of vouchers administered. In the Cowley County service area, which is shared by two authorities, it holds the top position with 699 vouchers. The Winfield Housing Authority, another peer in the region, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $880 to $1,360, with an average of $949. This is slightly below the state average of $987. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 67110 at $1,360, while the lowest is in ZIP code 67156 at $880.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67005 | $720 | $750 | $980 | $1,290 | $1,470 |
| 67008 | $780 | $820 | $1,060 | $1,400 | $1,620 |
| 67019 | $820 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,480 | $1,670 |
| 67023 | $790 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,400 | $1,630 |
| 67024 | $710 | $730 | $960 | $1,170 | $1,420 |
| 67038 | $710 | $730 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,440 |
| 67039 | $720 | $760 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,570 |
| 67051 | $680 | $740 | $960 | $1,210 | $1,320 |
| 67072 | $720 | $760 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,580 |
| 67102 | $700 | $730 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,400 |
| 67110 | $930 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,650 | $1,970 |
| 67119 | $680 | $740 | $960 | $1,180 | $1,280 |
| 67131 | $750 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,550 |
| 67146 | $780 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,590 |
| 67156 | $710 | $730 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,440 |
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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