Section 8 & Fair Market Rent — Jackson County, Missouri
Estimate your Housing Choice Voucher in Jackson County, Missouri using the HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent, pre-loaded below. No manual FMR entry required.
Fair Market Rent — Jackson County (metro)
| Bedrooms | Monthly FMR (FY2026) |
|---|---|
| Efficiency (0 BR) | $1,095 |
| 1 BR | $1,197 |
| 2 BR | $1,358 |
| 3 BR | $1,769 |
| 4 BR | $2,103 |
Section 8 income limits — Jackson County (FY2026)
| Household size | Extremely Low (30%) | Very Low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23,800 | $39,700 | $63,500 |
| 2 | $27,200 | $45,400 | $72,600 |
| 3 | $30,600 | $51,050 | $81,650 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $56,700 | $90,700 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $61,250 | $98,000 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $65,800 | $105,250 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $70,350 | $112,500 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $74,850 | $119,750 |
County median family income (FY2026): $39,700. Source: HUD FY2026 Income Limits (Section 8), effective 2026-05-01; xlsx: Section8-FY26.xlsx. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
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Statutory Provenance & Fact-Checking Standards
✓ Verified HUD FY2026 FMR RulesMaintained under the editorial review of Raymond Vance, MSW (HUD Section 8 Housing Specialist). All calculation algorithms are calibrated against statutory federal regulations:24 CFR § 982.503 (Voucher Payment Standards),24 CFR § 982.505 (HAP Calculation),HUD Handbook 7420.10G, andFY2026 County-Level Fair Market Rent (FMR) Datasets (89 FR 73400).
VoucherFig Housing Policy Group. (2026). U.S. 3,143-County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher & Fair Market Rent Analysis System (FY2026 ed.). VoucherFig. https://voucherfig.comAll Section 8 tools for Jackson County
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What-if simulator →
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Recertification →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in this county?
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) is HUD's estimate of the rent plus utilities for a standard unit in a given area. PHAs use it to set the payment standard — the maximum subsidy they will cover for a unit size.
How much Section 8 voucher will I get here?
Your subsidy (HAP) equals the payment standard minus your tenant payment (TTP). TTP is generally the higher of 30% of adjusted income or 10% of gross income. Use the calculator on this page with your county pre-loaded.
What income qualifies for Section 8 in this county?
Generally your household income must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) for your household size; most vouchers go to families at or below 30% AMI (the 75% preference rule). Check the Income Limits tool.
How do I apply for Section 8 here?
Apply through your local Public Housing Agency (PHA). Waitlists are often closed; see the PHA Directory for the official HUD contact page and current waitlist status.
Are Section 8 waitlists open in this county?
Waitlist status changes constantly and is set by each local PHA, not by HUD or the county. Many large-city PHAs keep waitlists closed for years. Always confirm the current open/closed status and any local preference categories (veteran, disabled, locally employed) on the PHA's official page before planning around a voucher.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher from another state in this county?
Yes — Housing Choice Vouchers are portable under HUD 24 CFR Part 982. If you already hold a voucher elsewhere, you can request a portability move to this county once you meet the initial occupancy requirement with your current PHA. The receiving PHA in this county administers the voucher using local payment standards. See the Portability guide for the step-by-step process.
How to apply for Section 8 in Jackson County
- Check your income eligibility. Confirm your household income is at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) using the Income Limits tool pre-loaded for this county.
- Find your local PHA. Locate the Public Housing Agency serving Jackson County via the PHA Directory and open the official HUD contact page.
- Check the waitlist status. Many PHAs keep waitlists closed; verify current open/closed status and preference categories before applying.
- Estimate your voucher amount. Use the calculator above to see your estimated HAP subsidy from the local payment standard.
- Submit an application. Complete the PHA application (online or in person) with identity, income, and household documents.
- Attend briefing and wait for voucher. If selected, attend the voucher briefing, then search for a unit that meets Housing Quality Standards.
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Data source
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent, County Level Data (revised; effective 2026-05-21). Retrieved 2026-10-19. HUD data is a U.S. federal government work (public domain). This page is an independent reference and is not affiliated with HUD or any PHA.