Section 8 in Missouri: FMR & Landlord Guide

52,034 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 19 metros. Pick a market below for FY2026 Fair Market Rent, voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status.

Metros
7
19 total markets
Active vouchers
52,034
Occupied
39,537
76% utilized
Source-of-income law
Local protection
St. Louis Ordinance 70459

Can a Missouri landlord refuse Section 8?

In parts of Missouri, local ordinances prohibit source-of-income discrimination even though there is no statewide law. Coverage varies by city — check the metro page you're considering.

St. Louis Ordinance 70459

City SOI protection; MO has no statewide law.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Verify current status before making a leasing decision.

Section 8 markets in Missouri

Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD FY2026 FMR by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and wait-list status.

Section 8 landlord tools

Whether you’re researching a specific address or preparing for HQS inspection, the Missouri data feeds directly into the tools below.

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