Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Greene County, Missouri
Greene County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,113 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $989 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $21.40 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,113
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 11% less than in Missouri
- Typical rent
- $989
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 4% less than in Missouri
- Wage needed
- $21.40
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $44,520 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 46%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 1% more than in Missouri
Only here
Renting in Greene County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Greene County has the 3rd lowest homeownership rate of the 115 counties in Missouri (57%).
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Among the neighboring counties, Dallas County has the lowest typical rent ($642), 35% below the $989 in Greene County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Greene County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Greene County was $1,229 a month in September 2026: 5.5% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $908 | $17.46 | $36,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $913 | $17.56 | $36,520 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,113 | $21.40 | $44,520 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,539 | $29.60 | $61,560 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,768 | $34.00 | $70,720 |
HUD area: Springfield, MO HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 27 ZIP codes in Greene County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $990 in 65604 to $1,300 in 65738. 12 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,113).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 65604 | Dade County, MO | $790 | $800 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
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| 65604 | Lawrence County, MO | $790 | $800 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 65604 | Springfield, MO | $790 | $800 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 65612 | Lawrence County, MO | $790 | $800 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 65612 | Springfield, MO | $790 | $800 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 65619 | Springfield, MO | $920 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,560 | $1,790 |
| 65648 | Dallas County, MO | $900 | $920 | $1,100 | $1,520 | $1,770 |
| 65648 | Polk County, MO | $900 | $920 | $1,100 | $1,520 | $1,770 |
| 65648 | Springfield, MO | $900 | $920 | $1,100 | $1,520 | $1,770 |
| 65738 | Lawrence County, MO | $1,060 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,800 | $2,060 |
| 65738 | Springfield, MO | $1,060 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,800 | $2,060 |
| 65742 | Springfield, MO | $860 | $870 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,680 |
| 65757 | Springfield, MO | $960 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,630 | $1,870 |
| 65770 | Dade County, MO | $790 | $800 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 65770 | Polk County, MO | $790 | $800 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 65770 | Springfield, MO | $790 | $800 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 65781 | Polk County, MO | $1,040 | $1,040 | $1,270 | $1,760 | $2,020 |
| 65781 | Springfield, MO | $1,040 | $1,040 | $1,270 | $1,760 | $2,020 |
| 65801 | Springfield, MO | $910 | $920 | $1,120 | $1,550 | $1,780 |
| 65802 | Springfield, MO | $820 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,380 | $1,590 |
| 65803 | Springfield, MO | $890 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,510 | $1,730 |
| 65804 | Springfield, MO | $910 | $910 | $1,110 | $1,540 | $1,760 |
| 65806 | Springfield, MO | $930 | $940 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,810 |
| 65807 | Springfield, MO | $990 | $1,000 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $1,940 |
| 65809 | Springfield, MO | $930 | $940 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,810 |
| 65810 | Springfield, MO | $1,050 | $1,060 | $1,290 | $1,780 | $2,050 |
| 65897 | Springfield, MO | $950 | $950 | $1,160 | $1,610 | $1,840 |
- 65604 · Dade County, MO $990$1,350
- 65604 · Lawrence County, MO $990$1,350
- 65604 · Springfield, MO $990$1,350
- 65612 · Lawrence County, MO $990$1,350
- 65612 · Springfield, MO $990$1,350
- 65619 · Springfield, MO $1,130$1,560
- 65648 · Dallas County, MO $1,100$1,520
- 65648 · Polk County, MO $1,100$1,520
- 65648 · Springfield, MO $1,100$1,520
- 65738 · Lawrence County, MO $1,300$1,800
- 65738 · Springfield, MO $1,300$1,800
- 65742 · Springfield, MO $1,060$1,470
- 65757 · Springfield, MO $1,180$1,630
- 65770 · Dade County, MO $990$1,350
- 65770 · Polk County, MO $990$1,350
- 65770 · Springfield, MO $990$1,350
- 65781 · Polk County, MO $1,270$1,760
- 65781 · Springfield, MO $1,270$1,760
- 65801 · Springfield, MO $1,120$1,550
- 65802 · Springfield, MO $1,000$1,380
- 65803 · Springfield, MO $1,090$1,510
- 65804 · Springfield, MO $1,110$1,540
- 65806 · Springfield, MO $1,140$1,580
- 65807 · Springfield, MO $1,220$1,690
- 65809 · Springfield, MO $1,140$1,580
- 65810 · Springfield, MO $1,290$1,780
- 65897 · Springfield, MO $1,160$1,610
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Greene County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in Missouri, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
46%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
55,680 households rent in Greene County
- Spend half or more of their income 22%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
- Spend less than 30% 54%
Compared with the state and the country
- Greene 46%
- Missouri 46%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Greene County
HUD lists 86 properties with homes for low-income households in Greene County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 71
- HUD-assisted
- 14
- public housing
- 4
4,187 homes in all; 3,880 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Hunter's Glen Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1710 W Erie St, Springfield 65807 168 low-income homes · 1 bd: 104 · 2 bd: 64 · In service since 1994
- Delaware on Primrose Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1717 E Primrose St, Springfield 65804 160 low-income homes · 1 bd: 104 · 2 bd: 56 · In service since 1993
- John B. Hughes Apts I & II HUD-assisted 2100 N Clifton Ave, Springfield 65803 138 low-income homes · For families · (417) 869-0351
- Madison Tower Public housing 421 W Madison St, Springfield 65806 130 low-income homes · Run by Springfield Housing Authority · Average payment: $311 a month · Average wait: 40 months · (417) 866-4329
- Glenwood Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2540 N Delaware Ave, Springfield 65803 119 low-income homes · 1 bd: 41 · 2 bd: 64 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2001 · For families · (417) 864-7666
- Craigmont Place HUD-assisted 730 S Wabash Ave, Springfield 65802 106 low-income homes · For families · (417) 866-0806
- Franciscan Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 620 W Scott St, Springfield 65802 104 low-income homes · Studio: 91 · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2004 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Stillwell Public housing 515 W Mount Vernon St, Springfield 65806 98 low-income homes · Run by Springfield Housing Authority · Average payment: $340 a month · Average wait: 19 months · Homes at several sites · (417) 866-4329
- Park Place II Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2940 W Walnut Lawn St, Springfield 65807 96 low-income homes · 1 bd: 96 · In service since 1992
- Battlefield Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1451 E Woodland St, Springfield 65804 93 homes, 92 low-income · 1 bd: 92 · In service since 2011 · For older adults, people with disabilities · (417) 887-7460
- Chesterfield Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2310 W Chesterfield Blvd, Springfield 65807 92 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 1995
- Grandview Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3035 N Kentwood Ave, Springfield 65803 92 low-income homes · 1 bd: 92 · In service since 1994
- Craigmont Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 669 S Wabash Ave, Springfield 65802 90 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2006 · For families
- John B Hughes Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2124 N Clifton Ave, Springfield 65803 84 low-income homes · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 36 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 1988
- South Tower Public housing 770 South Ave, Springfield 65806 84 low-income homes · Run by Springfield Housing Authority · Average payment: $331 a month · Average wait: 14 months · (417) 866-4329
- Wilshire-Hughes I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2124 N Clifton Ave, Springfield 65803 84 low-income homes · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 36 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 1987
- Jenny Lind Hall HUD-assisted 711 S Jefferson Ave, Springfield 65806 78 homes, 77 low-income · For older adults · (417) 865-3648
- Cobblestone Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 2865 S Ingram Mill Rd, Springfield 65804 144 homes, 72 low-income · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 1999
- Nu Elm Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 440 S New Ave, Springfield 65806 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 2009 · For families · (417) 865-6993
- Country Club Village I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1950B E Cinderella Rd, Springfield 65804 70 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2001
- Country Club Village I HUD-assisted 1933 E Marsa Dr, Springfield 65804 70 low-income homes · For families · (417) 881-4711
- The Frisco Tax credit (LIHTC) 309 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield 65806 68 low-income homes · In service since 2014 · For families
- Villas at Quail Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 1505 W Lark St, Springfield 65810 60 homes, 59 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Quall Ridge East Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2546 S Ingram Mill Rd, Springfield 65804 72 homes, 58 low-income · In service since 1991
- Walnut & Lawn Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3040 W Walnut Lawn St, Springfield 65807 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 56 · In service since 1991
- Public Elderly HSG Public housing 621 N Boston Ln, Republic 65738 56 homes, 55 low-income · Run by Republic Housing Authority · Average payment: $398 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (417) 732-7260
- John B Hughes Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2100 N Clifton Ave, Springfield 65803 54 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 1988
- Wilshire-Hughes II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2100 N Clifton Ave, Springfield 65803 54 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 22 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 1987
- Springfield Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 722 S Jefferson Ave, Springfield 65806 52 low-income homes · Studio: 12 · 1 bd: 40 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Villas at Lark Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 1220 E Lark St, Springfield 65804 60 homes, 48 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 2019 · For older adults
- Cedarwood Terrace Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1440 E Magnolia Ln, Springfield 65803 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2002
- English Village-Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 220 S Oak Grove Ave, Springfield 65802 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 1994
- Fox River Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 800 Hughes Rd, Willard 65781 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2015
- The Lancelot HUD-assisted 1269 E Guinevere St, Springfield 65804 45 low-income homes · For older adults · (417) 881-0091
- Beacon Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 3912 W Maple St, Springfield 65802 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2014 · For people with disabilities, families
- Meadow View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3460 E Lombard St, Springfield 65809 43 low-income homes · 2 bd: 43 · In service since 1993
- Talia Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2645 W Delmar St, Springfield 65802 46 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Fox River Estates II Tax credit (LIHTC) 934 S Fox River Ave, Willard 65781 48 homes, 38 low-income · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Y Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 1255 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield 65802 41 homes, 38 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 23 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Oakwood Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 894 N Oakwood Ave, Republic 65738 47 homes, 37 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2015
- Westport Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 N Hilton Ave, Springfield 65802 46 homes, 36 low-income · In service since 2013 · For people with disabilities, families
- Chaparrel Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 865 S Douglas Ave, Springfield 65806 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 29 · In service since 1996
- Mcclernon Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 1320 E McClernon St, Springfield 65803 36 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 2017 · For older adults
- Spring Hill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1605 E Hines St, Republic 65738 36 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2000
- Fulbright Springs Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3728 N Amelia Ave, Springfield 65803 34 low-income homes · 3 bd: 31 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities, families
- Strasbourg Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 4442 W Normal St, Springfield 65802 32 low-income homes · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Walnut Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 720 E Walnut St, Springfield 65806 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families
- Kearney Villa HUD-assisted 2320 N Fremont Ave, Springfield 65803 31 low-income homes · For older adults · (417) 862-4916
- Boonville Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 600 N Boonville Ave, Springfield 65806 38 homes, 30 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Lorraine Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 527 E Walnut St, Springfield 65806 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 1988
- Country Club Village II HUD-assisted 1515 S Wildan Ave, Springfield 65804 28 low-income homes · For families · (417) 881-4711
- Country Club Village II Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1907 E Bennett St, Springfield 65804 28 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2002
- Silver Brook Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 4368 W Catalpa St, Springfield 65802 28 low-income homes · 3 bd: 31 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Kentwood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3000 N Kentwood Ave, Springfield 65803 40 homes, 24 low-income · In service since 1989
- Crown Heights Apartments HUD-assisted 606 S Scenic Ave, Springfield 65802 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (417) 866-0806
- Gettysburg Address Tax credit (LIHTC) 4528 W Bull Run Battle St, Battlefield 65619 24 low-income homes · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families
- Hickory Hills Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3455 E Lombard St, Springfield 65809 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 1991
- Jacob's Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 647 S Hazelnut Ave, Springfield 65802 24 low-income homes · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2002
- Lombard Heights Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3501 E Lombard St, Springfield 65809 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1998
- Madison Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 107 E Comanche Ct, Strafford 65757 24 low-income homes · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2006 · For families
- North Town Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1944B E Kerr St, Springfield 65803 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 1992
- Republic Apts III Tax credit (LIHTC) 1405 E Hines St, Republic 65738 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 1988
- Cloverhill Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 3819 W Cloverleaf Ter, Battlefield 65619 22 low-income homes · 3 bd: 22 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families
- Willard Estates Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 506 State Highway Ab, Willard 65781 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1988
- Obrien Apartments HUD-assisted 2815 S Nettleton Ave, Springfield 65807 19 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (417) 877-7479
- Ahab Rental Units Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1528 N Lyon Ave, Springfield 65803 17 low-income homes · 2 bd: 3 · 3 bd: 8 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 1997
- Rosewood Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 604 E Sunset St, Springfield 65807 32 homes, 16 low-income · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2003
- Boston Heights Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 701 N Boston Ln, Republic 65738 16 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · In service since 1991
- Clifton Apartments HUD-assisted 1020 S Clifton Ave, Springfield 65802 15 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities · (417) 269-2650
- Catalpa Apartments HUD-assisted 2550 W Catalpa St, Springfield 65802 14 homes, 13 low-income · For people with disabilities · (417) 761-6400
- Primrose Circle Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2161 E Macs Ct, Springfield 65804 24 homes, 12 low-income · In service since 1992
- 216 W Pine ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 216 W Pine St, Strafford 65757 12 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 1989
- Century Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 435 N Douglas Dr, Republic 65738 12 low-income homes · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2001
- Republic Heights Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1405 E Hines St, Republic 65738 12 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1987
- Burrell Apt Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 904 S Campbell Ave, Springfield 65806 10 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 1993
- Springfield Inter-Dependent Li Tax credit (LIHTC) 2810 S Meadowbrook Ave, Springfield 65807 10 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1994
- Semi-Independent Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 235A S National Ave, Springfield 65802 7 low-income homes · In service since 1990
- Young Adult Group Home Tax credit (LIHTC) 235B S National Ave, Springfield 65802 5 low-income homes · 1 bd: 5 · In service since 1990
- Ash Grove Seniors LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 N Bentley Ave, Ash Grove 65604 38 homes
- Fulbright Springs Tax credit (LIHTC) 1750 W Collin Ave, Springfield 65803 36 homes
- Heatherwood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1365 S Scenic Ave, Springfield 65802 23 homes
- Craigmont Place 3 Tax credit (LIHTC) 756 S Wabash Ave, Springfield 65802 14 homes
- Beacon Village, Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3957 W Billings St, Springfield 65802 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2016 · For families
- James Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 2420 W Grand St, Springfield 65802 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Oaklawn Estates Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Block of Oaklawn Street, Rogersville 65742 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Woodfield Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 2759 E Pythian St, Springfield 65802 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2016
3 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Greene County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Greene County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,200 | $32,000 | $51,200 |
| 2 people | $21,950 | $36,600 | $58,500 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,150 | $65,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,700 | $73,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,400 | $78,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,050 | $84,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,700 | $90,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,350 | $96,500 |
Area median income: $91,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Springfield, MO HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $817 – $999
- 1 bedroom $822 – $1,004
- 2 bedrooms $1,002 – $1,224
- 3 bedrooms $1,385 – $1,693
- 4 bedrooms $1,591 – $1,945
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Springfield Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,370 vouchers · 312 public housing units (417) 866-4329 Springfield Housing Authority: kanderson@hasproperties.org
- Dallas County Public Housing Agency-OACAC Section 8 vouchers · 619 vouchers (417) 864-3444 Dallas County Public Housing Agency-OACAC: housing@oac.ac
- Republic Housing Authority Public housing · 55 public housing units (417) 732-7260 Republic Housing Authority: rephousing@aol.com
Housing agencies in Missouri Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Missouri
What Missouri law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 2 months of rent
- Mo. Rev. Stat. §535.300.1
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- Mo. Rev. Stat. §535.300.3
- Only a court order can remove youMo. Rev. Stat. §441.233.1
- Repair and deduct from the rentMo. Rev. Stat. §441.234.1-.2
Help
Where to get help with rent in Greene County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Greene County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Cambridge Credit Counseling Corporation - Springfield Branch
1515 S Glenstone Ave, Springfield · Spanish
Also serves in Polish.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Greene County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Missouri, the average home bill was $129 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$2,226
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,113
- Security deposit
- $1,113
- Total
- $2,226
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Greene County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $908; 1 bedroom: $913; 2 bedrooms: $1,113; 3 bedrooms: $1,539; 4 bedrooms: $1,768. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Greene County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,113) without spending more than 30% of income takes $21.40 an hour full time, or $44,520 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Greene County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $45,700 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Greene County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,002 and $1,224 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Greene County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $990 in 65604 to $1,300 in 65738. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Greene County?
HUD lists 86 properties with homes for low-income households in Greene County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Greene County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Greene County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in Missouri, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).