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Section 8 rent in Douglas County, MO

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Douglas County, MO, covering 16 ZIP codes.

$853Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$938Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
16ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$610$644$710$708
1 Bedroom$630$668$760$734
2 Bedrooms$820$853$950$938
3 Bedrooms$1,000$1,143$1,310$1,257
4 Bedrooms$1,130$1,342$1,530$1,476

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$1,706$20,472
Triplex3 × 2BR$2,559$30,708
Fourplex4 × 2BR$3,412$40,944
Fourplex4 × 3BR$4,572$54,864

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Missouri multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 16 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
65711 $740 $950 $1,310 $1,530
65753 $710 $890 $1,220 $1,370
65608 $660 $870 $1,140 $1,460
65720 $690 $870 $1,160 $1,330
65775 $670 $870 $1,220 $1,460
65689 $760 $860 $1,150 $1,430
65704 $650 $860 $1,190 $1,380
65768 $680 $860 $1,140 $1,340
65702 $640 $840 $1,130 $1,330
65652 $660 $830 $1,150 $1,300
65746 $660 $830 $1,150 $1,300
65755 $630 $830 $1,000 $1,190
65637 $630 $820 $1,010 $1,130
65638 $630 $820 $1,020 $1,210
65717 $630 $820 $1,130 $1,320

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Douglas County, MO?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Douglas County, MO is $853 per month, ranging from $820 to $950 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $938.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Douglas County, MO, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $820 to $950 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Missouri?
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