Payment Standards by Year High confidence
Maximum monthly housing assistance payment Lawrence/Douglas County Housing Authority will pay on behalf of a Section 8 voucher family, by bedroom size and fiscal year. · Source: pha_direct+fanout
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 5 BR | 6 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $984 | $1,106 | $1,300 | $1,808 | $2,181 | $2,508 | $2,834 |
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ZIP Codes Served by KS053
Lawrence/Douglas County Housing Authority administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in the following ZIP codes. Click any ZIP to see all PHAs serving it and current payment standards.
12 total ZIPs in service area
About KS053 & the Section 8 Program
Lawrence/Douglas County Housing Authority is the HUD-assigned Public Housing Authority code KS053 for Lawrence, Kansas. PHAs administer the federal Housing Choice Voucher program under 24 CFR Part 982, paying the difference between a tenant's contribution (typically 30% of adjusted income) and the unit's contract rent — capped by the PHA's published payment standard.
For landlords: payment standards are typically set between 90% and 110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent (up to 120% with HUD approval). The PHA's published rate determines the maximum monthly Housing Assistance Payment.