Jefferson 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 | $955/mo | $860 – $1,051/mo |
| 1 BR | $995/mo | $896 – $1,095/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,218/mo | $1,096 – $1,340/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,568/mo | $1,411 – $1,725/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,812/mo | $1,631 – $1,993/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Jefferson County, MO (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Jefferson County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Jefferson County
This county is served by 2 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY
2 Merchants Dr, Hillsboro, MO, 63050 · 6367892686
- Housing Authority of the City of Festus
1504 Robert Thompson Dr, Festus, MO, 63028 · 6369370044
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Jefferson 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 | $39,750 |
| 2 people | $45,400 |
| 3 people | $51,100 |
| 4 people | $56,750 |
| 5 people | $61,300 |
| 6 people | $65,850 |
| 7 people | $70,400 |
| 8 people | $74,950 |
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 Jefferson 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.
SUNRIDGE MEADOWS
111 BRANDON WALLACE WAY, FESTUS, MO, 63028-000051 income-restricted units of 60 total24 1BR, 36 2BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053BLUFF VIEW APARTMENTS
150 BRANDON WALLACE WAY, FESTUS, MO, 63028-000040 income-restricted units40 2BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045HOUSE SPRINGS APTS
6830 SPRING CREEK RD, HOUSE SPRINGS, MO, 6305148 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20144% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044RICHARDSON RIDGE VILLAS
3509 ST JOHNS CHURCH RD, ARNOLD, MO, 6301048 income-restricted units48 2BRBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044WATER CREST VILLAS
1803 BIG BILL RD, ARNOLD, MO, 6301050 income-restricted units50 2BRBuilt 20124% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042DESOTO CENTRAL APTS
205 S THIRD ST, DE SOTO, MO, 6302043 income-restricted units2 studio, 27 1BR, 14 2BRBuilt 20114% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041PEVELY POINTE APTS
1001 PEVELY POINTE DR, PEVELY, MO, 63070256 income-restricted units36 1BR, 136 2BR, 84 3BRBuilt 20094% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039SAND HILLS PLACE APTS
313 WHITE SANDS DR, FESTUS, MO, 6302848 income-restricted units48 2BRBuilt 20099% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039DESOTO I APTS
506 W ST LOUIS ST, DE SOTO, MO, 6302042 income-restricted units42 1BRBuilt 2005Compliance through ~2035FESTUS GARDEN APTS
210 BRIAR RDG, FESTUS, MO, 63028160 income-restricted units72 1BR, 80 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 2004Compliance through ~2034LAKEWOOD APTS
5207 LAKEWOOD TER, IMPERIAL, MO, 63052312 income-restricted units240 2BR, 72 3BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033PEVELY SQUARE
1 PEVELY SQ DR, PEVELY, MO, 63070120 income-restricted units60 1BR, 50 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033HUNTERS RIDGE APTS PHASE II
196 HUNTERS RIDGE DR, HILLSBORO, MO, 6305016 income-restricted units8 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032WOODCREST VILLAGE APTS
1999 WOODCREST PL, DE SOTO, MO, 6302040 income-restricted units28 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032SUNSET POINT APTS
2007 MISSOURI AVE, CRYSTAL CITY, MO, 6301970 income-restricted units33 1BR, 35 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031WALDEN POND APTS
409 THOREAU TRAIL, HIGH RIDGE, MO, 63049238 income-restricted units172 2BR, 66 3BRBuilt 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031RIVERVIEW BEND APTS
2011 CRUISER CV, CRYSTAL CITY, MO, 6301994 income-restricted units48 1BR, 24 2BR, 18 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20009% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030WILDWOOD APTS
2025 SIERRA PKWY, ARNOLD, MO, 6301048 income-restricted units32 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030HUNTER'S RIDGE APTS
197 HUNTERS RIDGE DR, HILLSBORO, MO, 6305024 income-restricted units16 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 1999Compliance through ~2029MEADOWBROOK MANOR APTS
2111 CEDAR GROVE DR, DE SOTO, MO10 income-restricted units10 3BRBuilt 1998Compliance through ~2028OAK KNOLL APTS
1 OAK KNOLL DR, FESTUS, MO, 6302848 income-restricted units8 1BR, 20 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 1998Compliance through ~2028OAK KNOLL APTS PHASE II
1 OAK KNOLL DR, FESTUS, MO, 6302848 income-restricted units6 1BR, 20 2BR, 22 3BRBuilt 1998Compliance through ~2028OAK KNOLL PHASE II APTS
87 OAK VIEW DR, FESTUS, MO, 6302848 income-restricted units of 37 totalBuilt 1998Compliance through ~2028TWIN CITY VILLA
100 TWIN CITY DR, FESTUS, MO, 6302840 income-restricted units15 1BR, 25 2BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025HIGHLAND HOUSE VILLAS
2903 HIGHLAND HOUSE VILLAS CT, ARNOLD, MO, 6301040 income-restricted units40 3BRBuilt 1991Compliance through ~2021
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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