Applicants
Application Accepting Status
Check here to find out if CHA is taking Section 8 applications.
The Section 8 Program is currently closed.
Applications are NOT being accepted.
For more information, contact the Intake Coordinator, Katie Howard, at (573) 443-2556, ext. 1111 or email khoward@columbiaha.com.
Eligibility for Housing - CHA REQUIREMENTS
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must meet income guidelines (listed below)
• Cannot owe money to any Housing Authority or Section 8 Program
• Must pass a Criminal History check (performed immediately at time of pre-application)
Section 8 Rental Assistance Income Limits (gross income)
# in Household | Annual Income |
1 | $21,700.00 |
2 | $24,800.00 |
3 | $27,900.00 |
4 | $31,000.00 |
5 | $33,500.00 |
6 | $35,950.00 |
7 | $38,450.00 |
8 | $40,900.00 |
Section 8 Payment Standards (This is not how much a rent can be! Rents are required to be lower, accounting for utilities costs.)
New payment standards take effect on July 1, 2009.
Bedrooms | Payment Standard | % of Fair Market Rent |
0 | $423.00 | 100% |
1 | $506.00 | 100% |
2 | $629.00 | 100% |
3 | $916.00 | 100% |
4 | $1021.00 | 100% |
5 | $1,174.00 | 100% |
New utility allowances went into effect in February of 2009. They are available below as a pdf file download. They are too lengthy to be posted entirely on this page. If you have problems downloading the file or need assistance in using the utility allowances, please contact a Section 8 staff member for assistance. Names, titles, email addresses and phone extensions are found by clicking on "STAFF" at the top of this page.
