Jefferson City, MO Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Jefferson City ranges from $960 (ZIP 65101) to $1,020 (ZIP 65109), with a median of $970 across 7 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65101 | $730 | $740 | $960 | $1,330 | $1,550 |
| 65102 | $740 | $740 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,560 |
| 65103 | $740 | $740 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,560 |
| 65104 | $740 | $740 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,560 |
| 65105 | $740 | $740 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,560 |
| 65109 | $770 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,410 | $1,640 |
| 65110 | $740 | $740 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,560 |
Income limits: Cole County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom