Fair Market Rents: Stone County, MO (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Stone County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | MO median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $649/mo | $663 (-2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $703/mo | $708 (-1%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $923/mo | $888 (+4%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,284/mo | $1,226 (+5%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,548/mo | $1,379 (+12%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in MO. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Stone County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in Stone County
We track 4 assisted properties countywide: