Housing authoritiesMOHousing Authority of the City of Columbia, MO
Housing Authority of the City of Columbia, MO
Housing Authority of the City of Columbia, MO is based in Columbia, Boone County, MO and administers 1,902 Section 8 vouchers and 50 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MO007. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,651. Occupancy: 84%. ZIP codes served: 14.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone County Electric | $760 | $948 | $1,107 | $1,496 | $1,761 | $2,026 |
| City of Columbia | $760 | $948 | $1,107 | $1,496 | $1,761 | $2,026 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65010 | $840 | $1,070 | $1,200 | $1,630 | $1,870 |
| 65039 | $820 | $910 | $1,110 | $1,480 | $1,720 |
| 65063 | $800 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,470 |
| 65201 | $770 | $980 | $1,100 | $1,490 | $1,710 |
| 65202 | $770 | $990 | $1,110 | $1,510 | $1,730 |
| 65203 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,130 | $1,530 | $1,760 |
| 65215 | $770 | $980 | $1,100 | $1,490 | $1,710 |
| 65216 | $770 | $980 | $1,100 | $1,490 | $1,710 |
| 65240 | $720 | $910 | $1,050 | $1,420 | $1,680 |
| 65243 | $720 | $910 | $1,050 | $1,420 | $1,680 |
| 65255 | $730 | $940 | $1,050 | $1,420 | $1,680 |
| 65256 | $720 | $910 | $1,050 | $1,420 | $1,680 |
| 65279 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,170 | $1,550 | $1,820 |
| 65284 | $720 | $910 | $1,050 | $1,420 | $1,680 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Columbia, MO
201 Switzler St, Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: (573) 443-2556
Official website: columbiaha.com
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of Columbia, MO
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Columbia, MO operates 50 public housing units and administers 1,902 Section 8 vouchers. Together, these resources serve 1,651 households, with an occupancy rate of 84%. The authority offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Columbia, MO ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in terms of Section 8 voucher count. Its peer, the Boone County Public Housing Agency, administers 592 vouchers. On a broader scale, the authority holds the seventh position among 45 authorities in Missouri based on the number of Section 8 vouchers it manages.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $910 to $1,290, with an average of $1,096. This is slightly above the state average of $1,069. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 65010 at $1,290, while the lowest is in ZIP code 65243 at $910.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Boone County Public Housing AgencyColumbia, MO, 592 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.