How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 64429?

For ZIP 64429 in DeKalb 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 64429?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 64429, by bedroom size: studio $940, 1-bedroom $1,020, 2-bedroom $1,220, 3-bedroom $1,570, 4-bedroom $1,840. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 64429

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 64429 in DeKalb 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

$940

1 BR

$1,020

2 BR

$1,220

3 BR

$1,570

4 BR

$1,840

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 64429 at $1,220 is $143 higher than the DeKalb County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,077. 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 64429?

In most of the state, yes. Missouri has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 64429 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 64429?: For ZIP 64429 in DeKalb 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 64429?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 64429, by bedroom size: studio $940, 1-bedroom $1,020, 2-bedroom $1,220, 3-bedroom $1,570, 4-bedroom $1,840. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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DeKalb County overview All of Missouri

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 64429 maps to DeKalb County, MO · FIPS 29063. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.