How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 64649?

For ZIP 64649 in Caldwell County, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,040 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $935 to $1,145 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 64649?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 64649, by bedroom size: studio $830, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,040, 3-bedroom $1,350, 4-bedroom $1,600. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 64649

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 64649 in Caldwell 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

$830

1 BR

$900

2 BR

$1,040

3 BR

$1,350

4 BR

$1,600

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%)

$935

FMR (100%)

$1,040

High (110%)

$1,145

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 64649 at $1,040 is $318 lower than the Caldwell 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 64649?

In most of the state, yes. Missouri has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 64649 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 64649?: For ZIP 64649 in Caldwell County, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,040 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $935 to $1,145 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 64649?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 64649, by bedroom size: studio $830, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,040, 3-bedroom $1,350, 4-bedroom $1,600. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Caldwell County overview All of Missouri

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 64649 maps to Caldwell County, MO · FIPS 29025. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.