St. Louis, Missouri is a deep Section 8 market with significant investor opportunity. The St. Louis Housing Authority administers thousands of active Housing Choice Vouchers, and demand for quality single-family rentals consistently exceeds supply. This guide covers the St. Louis Section 8 market for investors considering this market.
The St. Louis Housing Authority
The St. Louis Housing Authority (SLHA) is the Public Housing Authority that administers the Housing Choice Voucher program in St. Louis city and the surrounding metro area.
Contact Information:
- Address: 3520 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63106 - Phone: (314) 535-3100 - Website: slha.org
The SLHA administers approximately 5,000+ active Housing Choice Vouchers. The St. Louis metro area has a large population of voucher holders seeking quality single-family rentals, creating strong demand for HQS-compliant properties.
RFTA Processing: The SLHA typically processes RFTA packets within 14–21 business days. Iron Key Management's experience with the SLHA process helps us navigate the timeline efficiently.
St. Louis Section 8 Rent Ranges
Section 8 rent rates in St. Louis are determined by the SLHA's Payment Standards, based on HUD's Fair Market Rents for the St. Louis metro area. Current approximate ranges:
- 1-Bedroom: $700–$950/month
- —2-Bedroom: $750–$1,100/month
- —3-Bedroom: $900–$1,400/month
- —4-Bedroom: $1,100–$1,600/month
Rent ranges vary significantly by neighborhood. Properties in more desirable areas of the St. Louis metro can achieve the higher end of these ranges.
- —4-Bedroom: $1,100–$1,600/month
- —3-Bedroom: $900–$1,400/month
St. Louis Metro Section 8 Markets
Iron Key Management serves the St. Louis metro area, including:
Ferguson (St. Louis County): Active Section 8 market with strong voucher utilization and investor-friendly acquisition costs. One of the most compelling cash flow markets in the St. Louis metro.
Florissant: Suburban St. Louis market with family-oriented neighborhoods and consistent Section 8 demand.
University City: Diverse, established neighborhood with strong rental demand and quality single-family housing stock.
Hazelwood: Growing suburban market with affordable housing and solid Section 8 rental potential.
North St. Louis: High-demand Section 8 market with a large voucher pool and affordable acquisition costs for investors.
Key Takeaways
- ✓The St. Louis Housing Authority administers 5,000+ active Housing Choice Vouchers
- ✓3-bedroom Section 8 rents in St. Louis range from $900–$1,400/month
- ✓Ferguson, Florissant, and North St. Louis are among the strongest Section 8 sub-markets
- ✓Iron Key Management serves the entire St. Louis metro area
- ✓SLHA processes RFTA packets in 14–21 business days
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