Section 8 apartments in Downtown (Central Business District), Kansas City

Downtown (Central Business District) is in the Greater Downtown area, primarily within ZIP code 64105. Compare HUD rent benchmarks below, then confirm the housing authority’s adopted standard and utility allowance for the actual unit.

State law limits local voucher protections

Missouri §441.043, effective August 28, 2025, limits local ordinances requiring private landlords to accept housing assistance. Statutory exceptions, other fair-housing laws and property-program requirements can matter. Kansas-side properties require a separate jurisdiction check.

General information, not legal advice. For help with a specific case, use HUD’s fair-housing resources.

Missouri Revised Statutes §441.043

HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 64105

Small-Area FMR · FY2027

HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 64105, monthly dollars, fiscal year 2027
Bedrooms	HUD benchmark / mo
Studio	$1,730
1 bedroom	$1,880
2 bedrooms	$2,130
3 bedrooms	$2,780
4 bedrooms	$3,330

These are HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, not an adopted housing authority payment standard or a guaranteed rent approval. Your authority determines assistance using its schedule, household income, voucher size and utility allowance. Rent reasonableness and inspection requirements also apply. How HUD vouchers work.

Compare HUD rent benchmarks for these ZIP codes; confirm the rental address separately: 64105, 64106

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Housing authority contacts

Confirm the agency responsible for your voucher and proposed address. A county directory match alone does not establish jurisdiction; a move between agencies may require portability.

Housing Authority of Kansas City

HUD PHA code MO002 · 8,733 HCV vouchers

HCV list: last checked open

The voucher list was accepting applications when checked. Confirm the current window and eligibility with the authority before applying.

HAKC’s application page accepts an initial application and places applicants on its HCV waiting list by application time and local preference. Selection and assistance depend on available resources.

Checked October 20, 2026. Read the authority source.

Office details, application guidance and rent questions →

Address: 3822 Summit St, Kansas City, MO
Phone: (816) 968-4100

Check application instructions on the PHA site →

Housing Authority of the City of Independence

HUD PHA code MO017 · 1,666 HCV vouchers

Call to confirm

We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.

Address: 4215 S Hocker Dr, Independence, MO
Phone: (816) 836-9200

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