How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 63303?

For ZIP 63303 in Saint Charles County, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,490 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,340 to $1,640 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 63303?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 63303, by bedroom size: studio $1,170, 1-bedroom $1,220, 2-bedroom $1,490, 3-bedroom $1,920, 4-bedroom $2,220. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 63303?

Vouchers for Saint Charles County are administered by St Charles County Housing Assistance Program, Housing Authority of the City of St. Charles. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 63303 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 63303

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 63303 in Saint Charles 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

$1,170

1 BR

$1,220

2 BR

$1,490

3 BR

$1,920

4 BR

$2,220

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%)

$1,340

FMR (100%)

$1,490

High (110%)

$1,640

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 63303 at $1,490 is $272 higher than the Saint Charles County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,218. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 63303?

In most of the state, yes. Missouri has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 63303 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 Charles County

St Charles County Housing Assistance Program
O Fallon · PHA code MO227
822 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of St. Charles
Saint Charles · PHA code MO006
305 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 63303 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 63303?: For ZIP 63303 in Saint Charles County, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,490 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,340 to $1,640 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 63303?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 63303, by bedroom size: studio $1,170, 1-bedroom $1,220, 2-bedroom $1,490, 3-bedroom $1,920, 4-bedroom $2,220. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 63303?: Vouchers for Saint Charles County are administered by St Charles County Housing Assistance Program, Housing Authority of the City of St. Charles. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 63303 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Saint Charles County overview All of Missouri

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 63303 maps to Saint Charles County, MO · FIPS 29183. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.