How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 63019?

For ZIP 63019 in Jefferson County, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $965 to $1,175 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 63019?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 63019, by bedroom size: studio $840, 1-bedroom $870, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,380, 4-bedroom $1,590. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 63019?

Vouchers for Jefferson County are administered by Franklin County Public Housing Agency, Housing Authority of the City of Festus. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 63019 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 63019

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 63019 in Jefferson County, Missouri: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Missouri.

Studio

$840

1 BR

$870

2 BR

$1,070

3 BR

$1,380

4 BR

$1,590

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$965

FMR (100%)

$1,070

High (110%)

$1,175

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 63019 at $1,070 is $148 lower than the Jefferson County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,218. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 63019?

In most of the state, yes. Missouri has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 63019 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 Jefferson County

Franklin County Public Housing Agency
Hillsboro · PHA code MO205
1,211 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Festus
Festus · PHA code MO221
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 63019 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 63019?: For ZIP 63019 in Jefferson County, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $965 to $1,175 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 63019?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 63019, by bedroom size: studio $840, 1-bedroom $870, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,380, 4-bedroom $1,590. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 63019?: Vouchers for Jefferson County are administered by Franklin County Public Housing Agency, Housing Authority of the City of Festus. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 63019 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Jefferson County overview All of Missouri

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 63019 maps to Jefferson County, MO · FIPS 29099. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.