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Tarkio Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Tarkio, Missouri.

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Open Until Further Notice: Tarkio Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Tarkio Housing Authority (THA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for General Occupancy.


The THA offers one Public Housing community with 37 units for general occupancy, ranging in size from 1 to 2 bedrooms.


To apply, visit the THA to pick up a pre-application, located at 218 S Maple St., Tarkio, MO 64491, from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm CT; and 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm, Monday-Thursday.


Once the pre-application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above.


No documents are needed at this time.


The THA does not have a preference.


Qualified applicants will be placed by the date and time the pre-application is received.


For more information, call the THA office at (660) 736-4212 from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm; and 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm, Monday-Thursday.

About The Agency

Tarkio Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 37 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

218 Maple Street, Tarkio, MO

(660) 736-4212

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How large is the Tarkio Housing Authority?

Tarkio Housing Authority serves 32 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 32 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Tarkio Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 59 percent of households served by Tarkio Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 78 percent of Tarkio Housing Authority households.

How many Tarkio Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 8 households and make up 25 percent of households served by Tarkio Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Tarkio Housing Authority?

There are 16 female-headed renter households living in Tarkio Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 53% of those served by the Tarkio Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Tarkio Housing Authority renters?

White 31
Hispanic 1

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Tarkio Housing Authority?

There are 12 households headed by seniors served by the Tarkio Housing Authority. Senior households are 38% of households in Tarkio Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Tarkio Housing Authority housing?

There are 8 persons with disabilities living in Tarkio Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 28% of households served by the Tarkio Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Tarkio Housing Authority?

The Tarkio Housing Authority is rated as a high 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.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Tarkio Housing Authority

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North Parkway Square

240 N Sycamore St, Tarkio, Missouri 64491