How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 65351?

For ZIP 65351 in Saline County, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,030 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $925 to $1,135 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 65351?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 65351, by bedroom size: studio $810, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,030, 3-bedroom $1,350, 4-bedroom $1,570. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 65351?

Vouchers for Saline County are administered by Lafayette County Housing Authority, Marshall Housing Authority, Slater Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 65351 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 65351

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 65351 in Saline 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

$810

1 BR

$900

2 BR

$1,030

3 BR

$1,350

4 BR

$1,570

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%)

$925

FMR (100%)

$1,030

High (110%)

$1,135

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 65351 at $1,030 is $142 higher than the Saline County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $888. 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 65351?

In most of the state, yes. Missouri has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 65351 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 Saline County

Lafayette County Housing Authority
Marshall · PHA code MO204
418 Section 8 units
Marshall Housing Authority
Marshall · PHA code MO016
106 Section 8 units
Slater Housing Authority
Slater · PHA code MO069
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 65351 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 65351?: For ZIP 65351 in Saline County, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,030 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $925 to $1,135 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 65351?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 65351, by bedroom size: studio $810, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,030, 3-bedroom $1,350, 4-bedroom $1,570. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 65351?: Vouchers for Saline County are administered by Lafayette County Housing Authority, Marshall Housing Authority, Slater Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 65351 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Saline County overview All of Missouri

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 65351 maps to Saline County, MO · FIPS 29195. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.