How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 64147?

For ZIP 64147 in Jackson County, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,220 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,100 to $1,340 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 64147?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 64147, by bedroom size: studio $980, 1-bedroom $1,080, 2-bedroom $1,220, 3-bedroom $1,590, 4-bedroom $1,890. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 64147?

Vouchers for Jackson County are administered by Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri, Housing Authority of the City of Independence, Lee'S Summit Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 64147 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 64147

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 64147 in Jackson 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

$980

1 BR

$1,080

2 BR

$1,220

3 BR

$1,590

4 BR

$1,890

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%)

$1,100

FMR (100%)

$1,220

High (110%)

$1,340

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 64147 at $1,220 is $138 lower than the Jackson County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,358. 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 64147?

In most of the state, yes. Missouri has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 64147 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 Jackson County

Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City · PHA code MO002
8,733 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Independence
Independence · PHA code MO017
1,666 Section 8 units
Lee'S Summit Housing Authority
Lees Summit · PHA code MO030
655 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 64147 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 64147?: For ZIP 64147 in Jackson County, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,220 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,100 to $1,340 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 64147?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 64147, by bedroom size: studio $980, 1-bedroom $1,080, 2-bedroom $1,220, 3-bedroom $1,590, 4-bedroom $1,890. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 64147?: Vouchers for Jackson County are administered by Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri, Housing Authority of the City of Independence, Lee'S Summit Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 64147 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Jackson County overview All of Missouri

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 64147 maps to Jackson County, MO · FIPS 29095. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.