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Dallas County Public Housing Agency-OACAC

215 S Barnes Ave, Springfield, MO, 65802 · ~616 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Springfield, MO (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Dallas County Public Housing Agency-OACAC served 564 households across 619 units (91% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.5 people, an average annual income of $15,481, and pays an average of $393 per month toward rent.

Households served
564 of 619 units
Avg. household income
$15,481
Avg. rent paid by household
$393
Avg. household size
1.5 people
Households with children
20%
Head of household 62+
58%
Head of household with a disability
74%
Avg. wait to move in
24 months

Unit mix: 22% 1-bedroom, 53% 2-bedroom, 24% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Dallas County Public Housing Agency-OACAC directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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