The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Shelby County, MO, MO

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Shelby County, MO, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $541 to a high of $661, with an average of $601.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $555, a maximum of $679, and an average of $617.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $717, peaking at a maximum of $877, and averaging at $797.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $922, a maximum of $1,126, and an average of $1,024.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,159 to a maximum of $1,417, with an average of $1,288.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Shelby County, MO Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Shelby County, MO, MO Low Rent (90%) $541 $555 $717 $922 $1,159
Average Rent $601 $617 $797 $1,024 $1,288
High Rent(110%) $661 $679 $877 $1,126 $1,417
2023 Shelby County, MO, MO Low Rent (90%) $449 $510 $671 $822 $1,095
Average Rent $499 $567 $746 $913 $1,217
High Rent (110%) $549 $624 $821 $1,004 $1,339
2022 Shelby County, MO, MO Low Rent (90%) $410 $469 $617 $762 $997
Average Rent $455 $521 $685 $847 $1,108
High Rent(110%) $501 $573 $754 $932 $1,219
2021 Shelby County, MO, MO Low Rent (90%) $393 $452 $596 $741 $959
Average Rent $437 $502 $662 $823 $1,065
High Rent (110%) $481 $552 $728 $905 $1,172
2020 Shelby County, MO, MO Low Rent (90%) $372 $433 $571 $711 $994
Average Rent $413 $481 $634 $790 $1,104
High Rent(110%) $454 $529 $697 $869 $1,214
2019 Shelby County, MO, MO Low Rent (90%) $383 $441 $581 $751 $1,004
Average Rent $426 $490 $646 $834 $1,115
High Rent (110%) $469 $539 $711 $917 $1,227
2018 Shelby County, MO, MO Low Rent (90%) $383 $438 $577 $769 $905
Average Rent $425 $487 $641 $854 $1,006
High Rent(110%) $468 $536 $705 $939 $1,107
2017 Shelby County, MO, MO Low Rent (90%) $382 $431 $573 $760 $790
Average Rent $424 $479 $637 $844 $878
High Rent (110%) $466 $527 $701 $928 $966


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