How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 64156?

For ZIP 64156 in Clay County, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,660 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,495 to $1,825 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 64156?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 64156, by bedroom size: studio $1,340, 1-bedroom $1,460, 2-bedroom $1,660, 3-bedroom $2,160, 4-bedroom $2,570. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 64156?

Vouchers for Clay County are administered by Liberty Housing Authority, Excelsior Springs Housing Authority, Smithville Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 64156 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 64156

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 64156 in Clay 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

$1,340

1 BR

$1,460

2 BR

$1,660

3 BR

$2,160

4 BR

$2,570

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%)

$1,495

FMR (100%)

$1,660

High (110%)

$1,825

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 64156 at $1,660 is $302 higher than the Clay County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,358. 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 64156?

In most of the state, yes. Missouri has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 64156 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 Clay County

Liberty Housing Authority
Liberty · PHA code MO210
348 Section 8 units
Excelsior Springs Housing Authority
Excelsior Springs · PHA code MO053
170 Section 8 units
Smithville Housing Authority
Smithville · PHA code MO041
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 64156 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 64156?: For ZIP 64156 in Clay County, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,660 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,495 to $1,825 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 64156?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 64156, by bedroom size: studio $1,340, 1-bedroom $1,460, 2-bedroom $1,660, 3-bedroom $2,160, 4-bedroom $2,570. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 64156?: Vouchers for Clay County are administered by Liberty Housing Authority, Excelsior Springs Housing Authority, Smithville Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 64156 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Clay County overview All of Missouri

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 64156 maps to Clay County, MO · FIPS 29047. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.