OPEN: Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation is currently open and does not have a predetermined closing date.

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Analysis by Nathan Brunet

Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024

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This waiting list is for Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Franklin and Jefferson County, Missouri.

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The Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation (JFCAC) Mainstream Voucher Program waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted from March 3, 2020 at 7:30 am CT, until further notice.

Please note: According to the JFCAC, "To be eligible for a Mainstream voucher, there must be one disabled household member who is between the ages of 18 and 61."

There are two ways to apply during the opening period: 

  1. Applications will be accepted at the JFCAC offices. These housing offices are open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm and closed from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CT. The offices are located at:
    • 2 Merchant Dr. in Hillsboro, Missouri 63050. 
    • 1020 Plaza Court Suite B in St. Clair, Missouri 63077.
  2. Call (636) 789-2686 ext. 1401 or 1415 to request an application.

Once the application has been completed, it must be mailed or hand delivered to one of the JFCAC housing offices at the addresses mentioned above. There is a drop box at both office locations.

Please note: Faxed or electronic submissions will not be accepted. 

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Applicants who either live or work in Jefferson or Franklin County at the time of their application.
  • Families who meet one of the following criteria will receive additional points on the waiting list. These include families who are transitioning out of institutional and other segregated settings (this does not include a correctional facility), at serious risk of institutionalization, homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or previously experienced homelessness and are currently a client in a permanent supportive housing or rapid rehousing project as referred by the Missouri Balance of State or local Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry System.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the JFCAC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JFCAC public notice, as of February 18, 2020.

Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Mainstream Voucher Application Methods

The application may be completed in person at 2 Merchant Dr. in Hillsboro, Missouri 63050 or 1020 Plaza Court Suite B in St. Clair, Missouri 63077.

The application may be requested by phone at (636) 789-2686 ext. 1401 or 1415.

The application may be mailed to 2 Merchant Dr. in Hillsboro, Missouri 63050 or 1020 Plaza Court Suite B in St. Clair, Missouri 63077.

The application may be turned in to 2 Merchant Dr. in Hillsboro, Missouri 63050 or 1020 Plaza Court Suite B in St. Clair, Missouri 63077.

Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Mainstream Voucher Applicant Preferences

Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation has preferences for: Live, Work, or Attend School Locally, Homeless, Living in Or at Risk of Institutionalization. Preferences are not required but Mainstream Voucher applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation

Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Mainstream Voucher Waiting List is managed by Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation.

Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation provides affordable housing for up to 1,075 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Franklin County and Jefferson County, Missouri.

What should I do after applying to the Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Mainstream Voucher waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Mainstream Voucher waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Mainstream Voucher waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Mainstream Voucher waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How long will it take to get to the top of the Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Mainstream Voucher waiting list?

The wait to reach the top of this waiting list will be different for everyone.

This waiting list has at least one preference, so those who qualify will have a shorter wait than those who don't. After sorting preferences, applicants are placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received by the housing authority. So applying soon after the waiting list opens will give you a shorter wait than those who wait to apply after you.

If you are closer to the top of the waiting list, your wait may be just weeks or months long. But if you're closer to the end of the waiting list, it could take years to reach the top.

How do I update my application for the Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Mainstream Voucher waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Mainstream Voucher waiting list that is open until further notice?

You can apply for a waiting list that is open until further notice while it stays open for an unknown period of time. Usually, the housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes, but some of these waiting lists never close.

For the Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Mainstream Voucher waiting list, how do I apply in person?

To apply in person, a paper form must be completed at a location set by the housing authority. This place may be a housing authority office, local government building, or another location that is helping with the waiting list opening.

For the Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Mainstream Voucher waiting list, how do I request an application by phone?

To request an application by phone, you must call a phone number and ask for the housing authority to send you an application. The housing authority will offer at least one way to get an application, usually by mail, email, or fax. The application must be completed and sent back to the housing authority according to their instructions.

How is a Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Mainstream Voucher waiting list sorted by date and time?

A waiting list sorted by date and time orders applicants who are selected for the waiting list by the date and time the housing authority receives the application. Those who apply earlier will generally be placed higher on the waiting list.

Who has a Section 8 voucher already?

If you are considering applying for a voucher, you may be interested to know who already has a voucher, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who have a Section or project-based voucher issued by Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation.

How many renters have a Section 8 voucher with Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation?

At the start of 2024, Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation was managing 1,206 Section 8 vouchers. Of the total number of vouchers managed, there were 844 households with a voucher. This represents 70% of the total voucher allotment for Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation.

According to HUD, there is a total of 2,016 people living in households with a Section 8 voucher issued by Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation, with the average number of people per household being 2.

How long did current Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Section 8 households wait for their voucher?

The 844 households with a Section 8 voucher at the start of 2024 waited on average 17 months to receive their voucher. Of those voucher-holding households, 127 got their voucher in the last year. This represents 15 percent of voucher holders with vouchers issued by Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation.

Are there any Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Section 8 vouchers not issued to renters?

Though Section 8 voucher programs are over-subscribed across the nation with all programs having a waiting list, each month, each housing agency managing vouchers has vouchers that are not issued to renters. This can result from turnover in the program if someone with a voucher buys a home, sees an increase in their income, passes away, or otherwise discontinues the use of their voucher.

The time it takes to transfer voucher funding from one recipient to another can be many months. Managing the Section 8 waiting list, qualifying new voucher holders, and approving new homes or apartments takes time. In addition, in some areas, there is an extreme housing shortage or landlords may refuse to rent to persons using a Section 8 voucher to pay their rent. This results in longer than usual ramp-up times for new voucher holders.

The Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Section 8 HCV program that this waiting list covers had 70% of its vouchers utilized by households with 30% unutilized at the start of 2024. This means that 362 Section 8 vouchers out of a total of 1,206 were in processing at the time HUD reported the data.

How many Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Section 8 households have children?

Of the 844 Section 8 voucher-holding households with the Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation, 446 have at least one child. There are 36 two-parent households in the Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation voucher program, and 410 single-parent households. There were 422 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Section 8 households earn?

The average annual household income for Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Section 8 Voucher holders is $13,499 The average annual income per person is $6,910 The average voucher holder earns 17% of the local Area Median Income.

Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation voucher household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 101 12%
$5,000 - $9,999 68 8%
$10,000 - $14,999 405 48%
$15,000 - $19,999 118 14%
$20,000+ 152 18%

What is the source of income for Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Section 8 households?

Of all voucher holders, 193 (16%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 12 (1%) voucher-holding households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 941 (78%) voucher-holding households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Section 8 voucher pay for tenants?

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program pays 70% of the cost of rent plus utilities for any household receiving the housing assistance.

For the Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Section 8 program, the federal government is providing, on average, $740 per month to each household, for an average annual cost of $8,880. The program as a whole is paying landlords $624,560 per month, for an annual economic benefit to landlords of $7,494,720

How much does the average Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Section 8 tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the Section 8 tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Section 8 HCV programs, the average family expenditure is $320 per month or $3,840 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $270,080 per month, which is $3,240,960 per year.

What is the average rent of a Section 8 apartment or home in the Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation program?

The average total rent paid to Section 8 landlords is $1,060 per month which includes payment contributed by both tenant households and the federal government. This is a program-wide rent average across all bedroom size rentals.

What is the average utility cost paid by Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Section 8 renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $122 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Section 8 homes?

Of the 1,206 households with a Section 8 voucher, 127 (15%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 464 (55%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 253 (30%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 45% of Housing Choice Voucher recipients are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Section 8 households?

8% of Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Section 8 HCV program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Section 8 HCV program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 17 2%
25-50/td> 371 44%
51-61 219 26%
62-84 228 27%
85 or Older 8 1%
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