Section 8 in Vernon County, MO
91 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Vernon County, 51% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Vernon 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) | $686 | $617 to $755 |
| 1-bedroom | $703 | $633 to $773 |
| 2-bedroom | $923 | $831 to $1,015 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,160 | $1,044 to $1,276 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,373 | $1,236 to $1,510 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Vernon County covers up to $923 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $831 to $1,015.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Vernon County?
In most of the state, yes. Missouri has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Vernon 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 Vernon 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.
Nevada Housing Authority
Nevada · PHA code MO133
91 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Vernon County
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Other Missouri counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 19,777 · FIPS 29217.