Rental Assistance

Monday, 24 January 2011 22:47 Last Updated on Thursday, 22 December 2011 10:35 Written by Administrator

Section 8 Rental Assistance Program

The Section 8 Program (Housing Voucher Program) is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing including single-family homes, apartments and manufactured homes. The participant can choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects. A family that is issued a housing voucher is responsible for finding a suitable housing unit of the family's choice where the owner agrees to rent under the program. This unit may include the family's present residence. Rental units must meet minimum standards of health and safety, as determined by the Mid Missouri Public Housing Agency (MMPHA). A housing subsidy is paid to the landlord directly by MMPHA on behalf of the participating family. The family then pays the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program. You may view the Section 8 Administrative Plan here.

Our office address is

800 North Providence, Suite 105

Columbia, MO 65203

Phone: 573-443-8706 Extension 1050

Fax: 573-777-5220

*MMPHA opened the wait list for pre-application effective September 7 2011 at 8:00am.

*This system does not provide for emergency housing situations or needs

To print a pre-application for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers click here.

*We are currently serving applicants who have applied through October 20th, 2009.

*It is not possible for this office to be able to tell when your application will be reached for review as the waiting list does not move at a steady pace.

MMPHA provides Section 8 rental Assistance in the following counties:

Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Osage

For information on Section 8 in Boone County visit ColumbiaHA.com

For information on Section 8 in Audrain County visit MexicoHA.com

Section 8 Income Guidelines - Effective 12/1/2011
	1 Person	2 People	3 People	4 People	5 People	6 People	7 People	8 People
Callaway	$22,300	$25,500	$28,700	$31,850	$34,400	$36,950	$39,500	$42,050
Cole	$24,500	$28,000	$31,500	$35,000	$37,800	$40,600	$43,400	$46,200
Cooper	$19,050	$21,750	$24,450	$27,150	$29,350	$31,500	$33,700	$35,850
Howard	$23,100	$26,400	$29,000	$33,000	$35,650	$38,300	$40,950	$43,600
Moniteau	$20,900	$23,850	$26,850	$29,800	$32,200	$34,600	$37,000	$39,350
Osage	$24,500	$28,000	$31,500	$35,000	$37,800	$40,600	$43,400	$46,200

Fair Market Rent - Effective 10/1/2011
County	Efficiency	1 Bedroom	2 Bedroom	3 Bedroom	4 Bedroom
Callaway	$453	$458	$579	$791	$815
Cole	$395	$434	$564	$799	$888
Cooper	$422	$444	$577	$770	$896
Howard	$388	$464	$577	$840	$937
Moniteau	$374	$437	$577	$698	$930
Osage	$395	$434	$564	$799	$888

Payment Standards - Effective 10/1/2010
County	Efficiency	1 Bedroon	2 Bedroom	3 Bedroom	4 Bedroom
Callaway	$462	$467	$590	$806	$830
Cole	$417	$458	$595	$843	$937
Cooper	$423	$454	$591	$788	$918
Howard	$403	$482	$599	$873	$974
Moniteau	$357	$417	$550	$665	$887
Osage	$417	$458	$595	$843	$937