Contact Housing Authority of Kansas City
- Phone
- (816) 968-4100
- Office
- 3822 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64111
VoucherMatch is not the housing authority and does not take applications or hold a waiting list. Applications, status checks and portal logins go through the office above.
Section 8 waiting list
Waitlist openChecked September 19, 2026
HAKC takes housing assistance applications online through its Bob.ai portal or on paper at the office during business hours. HAKC says the average wait for a voucher is 3 years. Office phone 816-968-4100, Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30.
- Ask which lists are open. Vouchers, public housing and any project-based buildings each keep their own list, and you can be on more than one.
- Have ID, Social Security numbers and proof of income ready for everyone in the household. Income is verified before any assistance is offered.
- Keep your mailing address, phone and email current with the office. Authorities remove applicants who do not answer an update letter.
Section 8 income limits in Jackson County (FY2026)
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher, a household's gross annual income generally has to be at or below the very low income limit for its size. In Jackson County that is $56,700 a year for a family of four, about $4,720 a month before taxes. HUD's area median family income here is $113,400.
| Household size | Extremely low | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,800 | $39,700 | $63,500 |
| 2 people | $27,200 | $45,400 | $72,600 |
| 3 people | $30,600 | $51,050 | $81,650 |
| 4 people | $34,000 | $56,700 | $90,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,250 | $98,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,800 | $105,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,350 | $112,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,850 | $119,750 |
Which column applies to you. The middle column is the eligibility line for most applicants (24 CFR 982.201). The low income column only applies in special cases, such as families already receiving federal housing assistance. Federal rules generally require at least 75% of admissions from the waiting list each year to be extremely low income families. This does not predict selection or waiting time. For a family of four here, that threshold is $34,000 or less.
Income is counted before taxes and covers the whole household. The housing authority verifies it when your name is reached on the waiting list, so what counts is your income at that point. Being under the income limit is only one part of eligibility and does not guarantee admission.
Compare your household income with Section 8 limits and see how monthly income becomes an annual estimate.
Source: HUD FY2026 Section 8 Income Limits for the Kansas City, MO-KS HUD Metro FMR Area, huduser.gov.
HUD rent benchmarks in Jackson County
HUD rent benchmarks for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026. These are not adopted housing-authority payment standards or household subsidy amounts. The illustration shows 90% to 110% of FMR; ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Illustration: 90% to 110% of FMR |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,257 | $1,131 to $1,383 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,366 | $1,229 to $1,503 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,546 | $1,391 to $1,701 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,020 | $1,818 to $2,222 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,419 | $2,177 to $2,661 |
The two-bedroom HUD benchmark for Jackson County is $1,546. Multiplying by 90% and 110% gives $1,391 to $1,701, not an approval range. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Your agency must calculate assistance using its adopted standard, your household and the proposed unit.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the phone number for Housing Authority of Kansas City?
- The main office number HUD lists for Housing Authority of Kansas City is (816) 968-4100. The office is at 3822 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64111.
- Does Housing Authority of Kansas City have Section 8?
- Yes. HUD reports that Housing Authority of Kansas City administers 8,733 Housing Choice Vouchers. It also runs 1,653 public housing apartments, which have a separate waiting list.
- Is the Housing Authority of Kansas City Section 8 waiting list open?
- At our last check (September 19, 2026), the voucher waiting list was taking applications. HAKC takes housing assistance applications online through its Bob.ai portal or on paper at the office during business hours. HAKC says the average wait for a voucher is 3 years. Office phone 816-968-4100, Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30. Lists open and close with little notice, so confirm with the office before you plan around it.
- What is the income limit for Section 8 in Jackson County?
- For FY2026, HUD's very low income limit in Jackson County is $56,700 a year for a family of four. A household generally has to be at or below that line to qualify for a voucher, and most new vouchers go to households at or below the extremely low income limit.
- How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in Jackson County?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom in Jackson County is $1,546 a month, rent and utilities together. That is a county benchmark, not an adopted payment standard or your subsidy. Ask Housing Authority of Kansas City for the schedule that applies to your program, address and bedroom size; ZIP-based schedules, exceptions and Moving to Work policies can differ. Your household calculation, tenant-paid utilities and the agency's rent review also matter.
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Contact details and unit counts from HUD’s Public Housing Authorities directory, agency MO002. Call ahead before you visit: offices move and hours change.