How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 63070?

For ZIP 63070 in Jefferson County, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $990 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $890 to $1,090 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 63070?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 63070, by bedroom size: studio $760, 1-bedroom $800, 2-bedroom $990, 3-bedroom $1,270, 4-bedroom $1,480. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 63070?

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 63070 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 63070

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 63070 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

$760

1 BR

$800

2 BR

$990

3 BR

$1,270

4 BR

$1,480

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%)

$890

FMR (100%)

$990

High (110%)

$1,090

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 63070 at $990 is $228 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 63070?

In most of the state, yes. Missouri has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 63070 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 63070 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 63070?: For ZIP 63070 in Jefferson County, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $990 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $890 to $1,090 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 63070?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 63070, by bedroom size: studio $760, 1-bedroom $800, 2-bedroom $990, 3-bedroom $1,270, 4-bedroom $1,480. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 63070?: 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 63070 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 63070 maps to Jefferson County, MO · FIPS 29099. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.