Section 8 in Saint Clair County, MO
2,229 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Saint Clair County, 55% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Saint Clair County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $612 | $551 to $673 |
| 1-bedroom | $677 | $609 to $745 |
| 2-bedroom | $888 | $799 to $977 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,065 | $959 to $1,172 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,320 | $1,188 to $1,452 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Saint Clair County covers up to $888 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $799 to $977.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Saint Clair County?
In most of the state, yes. Missouri has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Saint Clair County can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.
No statewide SOI protection in Missouri. Kansas City has a local ordinance passed 2022; St Louis does not.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Saint Clair County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
St. Clair County Housing Authority
Appleton City · PHA code MO197
2,229 Section 8 unitsOsceola Housing Authority
Osceola · PHA code MO038
76 units total
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Other Missouri counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 9,330 · FIPS 29185.