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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in St. Joseph, MO-KS (FY2027)
HUD's official FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the St. Joseph, MO-KS MSA, by bedroom count. These figures set the baseline for what the Housing Choice Voucher program pays landlords in this area.
| Unit size | FY2027 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $850 | $765 – $935 |
| 1 bedroom | $857 | $771 – $943 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,101 | $991 – $1,211 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,406 | $1,265 – $1,547 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,629 | $1,466 – $1,792 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. FY2027 FMRs are effective October 1, 2026. FY2027 FMRs take effect October 1, 2026; until that date, the prior FY2026 schedule remains in effect. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $1,101 — 14% above the Missouri median of $962 across all 95 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The St. Joseph, MO-KS FMR area is a metro area covering: Doniphan County, Andrew County, Buchanan County, DeKalb County. One FMR applies across the whole area — HUD does not publish separate figures per city or ZIP here (some large metros have Small Area FMRs by ZIP; check with the local housing authority).
What a landlord actually collects
FMR is the baseline, not the contract rent. The local housing authority sets a payment standard between 90% and 110% of FMR (the range in the table above), and your unit must pass a rent-reasonableness comparison against similar unassisted rentals nearby. The voucher then covers the gap between the tenant's share (roughly 30% of their income) and the approved rent.
Run the numbers for a deal in St. Joseph: Section 8 vs market rent, DSCR, or cash-on-cash return.
Comparable Missouri markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bates County | $839 | $1,098 | $1,402 |
| Springfield | $913 | $1,113 | $1,539 |
| Callaway County | $858 | $1,123 | $1,338 |
| Columbia | $959 | $1,076 | $1,459 |
| Taney County | $861 | $1,126 | $1,437 |
| Pettis County | $821 | $1,068 | $1,403 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving St. Joseph.