This housing agency serves Jefferson City, Missouri.
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| Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
The Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson (HACJ) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open. It opened in October 2012, and is open indefinitely.
To apply, visit the HACJ office, located at 1040 Myrtle Avenue, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, during normal office hours. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
According to the HACJ, the wait time for a voucher is about four years.
For more information, visit the HACJ website, or call the office at 573-635-6163 during normal office hours.
The Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson (HACJ) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for families and senior/disabled households.The HACJ offers four Public Housing communities with 317 units for families and senior/disabled households, ranging in size from studios to 4 bedrooms.There are two ways to apply:
Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson provides affordable housing for up to 550 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
1040 Myrtle Avenue, Jefferson City, MO
Visit Website — (573) 635-6163Section 8 Application Checklist
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Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson serves 472 low-income households. The agency manages 238 Housing Choice Vouchers and 296 public housing units.
Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 81 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson households.
Working adults head 113 households and make up 24 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson.
There are 363 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson housing. Households headed by females are 77% of those served by the Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson.
| Black | 241 |
| Native American | 5 |
| Asian-Pacific Islander | 5 |
| White | 217 |
| Hispanic | 5 |
There are 80 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson. Senior households are 17% of households in Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson housing.
There are 108 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 23% of households served by the Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson.
The Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson is rated as a standard performer by HUD.
HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.
Know your rights as a Section 8 tenant.
In many areas, private landlords with an available unit can refuse interested tenants who have a Section 8 voucher. Check your local laws.Kathy Bleser says:
"I was prepared to relocate for a Section 8 voucher, but this website alerted me to a waiting list opening in my own city. Within six months, I had a voucher! Thank you Affordable Housing Online!"