The Section 8 Program (Housing Voucher Program) is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The housing choice voucher program is the federal govenment's program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing including single-family homes, apartments and manufactured homes. The participant can choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects. A family that is issued a housing voucher is responsible for finding a suitable housing unit of the family's choice where the owner agrees to rent under the program. This unit may include the familiy's present residence. Rental units must meet minimum standards of health and safety, as determined by CMCA. A housing subsidy is paid to the landlord directly by CMCA on behalf of the participating family. The family then pays the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program. You may view the Section 8 Administrative Plan here.
*This system does not provide for emergency housing situations or needs
*We will be closing our wait list effective July 30, 2010 at 5p.m. We do not know when we begin accepting applications again.
*We are currently serving applicants who have applied through July 31st, 2008.
*It is not possible for this office to be able to tell when your application will be reached for review as the waiting list does not move at a steady pace.
Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Osage
For information on Section 8 in Boone County visit ColumbiaHA.com
For information on Section 8 in Audrain County visit MexicoHA.com
To apply for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers click here
*Section 8 applications will be accepted beginning October 1st.
| Section 8 Income Guidelines | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People | 7 People | 8 People | |
| Callaway | $21,500 | $24,500 | $27,600 | $30,650 | $33,150 | $35,600 | $38,050 | $40,500 |
| Cole | $23,450 | $26,800 | $30,150 | $33,500 | $36,200 | $38,900 | $41,550 | $44,250 |
| Cooper | $18,500 | $21,200 | $23,850 | $26,450 | $28,600 | $30,700 | $32,800 | $34,950 |
| Howard | $22,300 | $25,500 | $28,700 | $31,850 | $34,400 | $36,950 | $39,500 | $42,050 |
| Moniteau | $18,950 | $21,650 | $24,350 | $27,050 | $29,250 | $31,400 | $33,550 | $35,750 |
| Osage | $23,450 | $26,800 | $30,150 | $33,500 | $36,200 | $38,900 | $41,550 | $44,250 |
| Fair Market Rent - Effective 10/1/2009 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County | Efficiency | 1 Bedroon | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom | 4 Bedroom | 5 Bedroom | 6 Bedroom |
| Callaway | $442 | $446 | $564 | $770 | $794 | $913 | $1032 |
| Cole | $398 | $438 | $569 | $806 | $896 | $1030 | $1165 |
| Cooper | $413 | $434 | $564 | $754 | $877 | $1009 | $1140 |
| Howard | $386 | $462 | $573 | $834 | $931 | $1070 | $1210 |
| Moniteau | $341 | $399 | $526 | $636 | $848 | $975 | $1102 |
| Osage | $398 | $438 | $569 | $806 | $896 | $1030 | $1165 |