Housing Authority of Jefferson City Public Housing Jefferson City, MO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Housing Authority of Jefferson City is a Public Housing community in Jefferson City, MO with 198 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $293/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
198
total units
90%
occupancy
$293
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 E Elm St, Jefferson City, MO 65101 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,702/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,385/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 17% |
How to apply at Housing Authority of Jefferson City
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 800 E Elm St, Jefferson City; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$293/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Jefferson City
- Hamilton Towers PB Section 8
- Hyder Elderly Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8
- Dulle Towers Apartments Public Housing
- Chapel Hill Commons Iii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Capital City Elderly Apts LIHTC
- Cedar Ridge Estates LIHTC
- Capital City Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Chapel Hill Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Chapel Hill Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Weathered Rock Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Linden Campus Apartments PB Section 8 | Jefferson City | 1.7 km |
| Housing Authority of Jefferson City Public Housing | Jefferson City | 1.7 km |
| Hyder Elderly Apts. PB Section 8 | Jefferson City | 1.7 km |
| Linden Campus Apartments PB Section 8 | Jefferson City | 1.7 km |
| Ted J Herron Apts PB Section 8 | Jefferson City | 1.7 km |
| Richard Walz Apartments, Inc. §811 | Jefferson City | 2.5 km |
| Warren Scott Apartments §811 | Jefferson City | 2.8 km |
| Lewella Estes Apts. §811 | Jefferson City | 4.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Jefferson City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Housing Authority of Jefferson City have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Housing Authority of Jefferson City?
Residents report average rents near $293/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Housing Authority of Jefferson City?
Contact the management office at 800 E Elm St in Jefferson City. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.