Program: Combined · Public housing units: 157 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,031 · Households served: 1,007 · Occupancy: 84% · ZIP codes served: 15
The St. Joseph Housing Authority operates 157 public housing units and administers 1,031 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,007 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 84% and operates a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in Buchanan County, Missouri.
The St. Joseph Housing Authority ranks 11th in Missouri by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 45 authorities in the state. This places it among the larger providers of housing assistance in the region, reflecting its significant role in supporting low-income families and individuals in Buchanan County.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the St. Joseph area ranges from $950 to $1,180, with an average of $1,074. This is slightly above the state average of $1,069. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 64444 at $1,180, while the lowest is in ZIP code 64401 at $950.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64401 | $820 | $830 | $1,060 | $1,350 | $1,570 |
| 64439 | $980 | $1,060 | $1,210 | $1,580 | $1,890 |
| 64440 | $800 | $810 | $1,030 | $1,320 | $1,520 |
| 64443 | $830 | $840 | $1,080 | $1,380 | $1,600 |
| 64444 | $860 | $940 | $1,070 | $1,390 | $1,650 |
| 64448 | $830 | $840 | $1,070 | $1,370 | $1,590 |
| 64454 | $890 | $950 | $1,100 | $1,430 | $1,700 |
| 64484 | $820 | $840 | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,570 |
| 64490 | $820 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,580 |
| 64501 | $830 | $840 | $1,080 | $1,380 | $1,600 |
| 64503 | $890 | $900 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,700 |
| 64504 | $870 | $880 | $1,130 | $1,440 | $1,670 |
| 64505 | $930 | $930 | $1,200 | $1,530 | $1,780 |
| 64506 | $850 | $860 | $1,100 | $1,410 | $1,630 |
| 64507 | $860 | $860 | $1,110 | $1,420 | $1,640 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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