How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 64743?

For ZIP 64743 in Cass County, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,160 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,045 to $1,275 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 64743?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 64743, by bedroom size: studio $940, 1-bedroom $1,020, 2-bedroom $1,160, 3-bedroom $1,510, 4-bedroom $1,800. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 64743

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 64743 in Cass 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

$1,160

3 BR

$1,510

4 BR

$1,800

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%)

$1,045

FMR (100%)

$1,160

High (110%)

$1,275

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 64743 at $1,160 is $198 lower than the Cass 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 64743?

In most of the state, yes. Missouri has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 64743 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 64743?: For ZIP 64743 in Cass County, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,160 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,045 to $1,275 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 64743?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 64743, by bedroom size: studio $940, 1-bedroom $1,020, 2-bedroom $1,160, 3-bedroom $1,510, 4-bedroom $1,800. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Cass County overview All of Missouri

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 64743 maps to Cass County, MO · FIPS 29037. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.