Section 8 · MO
Section 8 rent — Franklin County, MO (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 | $955 | $860 – $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $995 | $896 – $1,095 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,218 | $1,096 – $1,340 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,568 | $1,411 – $1,725 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,812 | $1,631 – $1,993 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 63013, 63014, 63015, 63037, 63039, 63041, 63055, 63056, 63060, 63061, 63068, 63069, 63072, 63073, 63077, 63079, 63080, 63084, 63089, 63090.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,218/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,096 – $1,340
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Franklin County, MO?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Franklin County is $1,218. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,096 to $1,340 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Franklin 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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