Section 8 · MO
Section 8 rent — St. Louis County, MO (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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: 63005, 63006, 63011, 63017, 63021, 63022, 63024, 63031, 63032, 63033, 63034, 63038, 63040, 63042, 63043, 63044, 63045, 63074, 63088, 63105, 63114, 63117, 63119, 63121, 63122, 63123, 63124, 63125, 63126, 63127, 63128, 63129, 63130, 63131, 63132, 63133, 63134, 63135, 63136, 63137, 63138, 63140, 63141, 63143, 63144, 63145, 63146, 63151.
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 St. Louis County, MO?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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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