Cape Girardeau County, MO
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $763/mo | $687 – $839/mo |
| 1 BR | $807/mo | $726 – $888/mo |
| 2 BR | $992/mo | $893 – $1,091/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,380/mo | $1,242 – $1,518/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,664/mo | $1,498 – $1,830/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Cape Girardeau County, MO (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Cape Girardeau County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for Cape Girardeau County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Cape Girardeau County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $31,600 |
| 2 people | $36,100 |
| 3 people | $40,600 |
| 4 people | $45,100 |
| 5 people | $48,750 |
| 6 people | $52,350 |
| 7 people | $55,950 |
| 8 people | $59,550 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Cape Girardeau County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
SOUTH SIDE VILLAGE
680 SOUTH SIDE VILLAGE COURT, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, 63702-000037 income-restricted units of 42 total8 1BR, 14 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054HERITAGE MANOR APARTMENTS
1244 LINDEN STREET, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, 63703-000044 income-restricted units40 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054STAR VUE APARTMENTS
1870 STAR VUE COURT, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, 63701-000025 income-restricted units of 32 total16 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20224% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052LIBERTY APARTMENTS OF CAPE
1145 WALNUT STREET, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, 63702-000040 income-restricted units40 2BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050SILVER SPRINGS APARTMENTS
550 SILVER SPRINGS ROAD, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, 63701-000040 income-restricted units10 1BR, 30 2BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046JACKSON VILLA
135 S SHAWNEE BLVD, JACKSON, MO, 6375548 income-restricted units48 1BRBuilt 20134% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043CAPE RIVERVIEW APTS II
319 N PARK DR, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, 6370143 income-restricted units4 1BR, 39 2BRBuilt 20114% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041SCHULTZ SENIOR HOUSING
101 S PACIFIC ST, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, 6370345 income-restricted units21 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20094% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039CAPE MEADOWS
515 CAPE MEADOWS CIR, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, 6370148 income-restricted units48 2BRBuilt 20064% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036JACKSON SENIOR GARDEN APTS 2
2900 E MAIN ST, JACKSON, MO, 6375530 income-restricted units30 2BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034NAPA RIDGE
661 NAPA CIR, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, 6370338 income-restricted units24 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034- 44 income-restricted units8 1BR, 32 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031
ROSEBROOK APTS
1084 LINDEN ST, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, 6370340 income-restricted units16 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031CAPE GIRARDEAU SUNDANCE APTS
909 HACKBERRY ST, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, 6370348 income-restricted units32 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 1998Compliance through ~2028JACKSON SENIOR GARDENS
2775 E MAIN ST, JACKSON, MO, 6375536 income-restricted units36 1BRBuilt 1998Compliance through ~2028HERITAGE MANOR
1240 LINDEN ST, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, 6370344 income-restricted units40 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026JACKSON VILLA 2
135 S SHAWNEE BLVD, JACKSON, MO, 6375512 income-restricted units12 3BRBuilt 1992Compliance through ~2022WEST VALE APTS 2
2092 OLD TOLL RD, JACKSON, MO, 6375512 income-restricted units of 3 totalBuilt 1992Compliance through ~2022
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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