Section 8 · MO
Section 8 rent — Clay County, MO (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Clay County, MO, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Clay County, MO, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,095 | $986 – $1,205 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,197 | $1,077 – $1,317 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,358 | $1,222 – $1,494 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,769 | $1,592 – $1,946 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,103 | $1,893 – $2,313 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 64060, 64068, 64069, 64072, 64073, 64089, 64116, 64117, 64118, 64119, 64144, 64155, 64156, 64157, 64158, 64161, 64165, 64166, 64167, 64188.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,358/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,222 – $1,494
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Clay County, MO?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Clay County is $1,358. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,222 to $1,494 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Clay County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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