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Phelps County Public Housing Agency

4 Industrial Dr, Saint James, MO, 65559 · ~802 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Saint James, 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

Phelps County Public Housing Agency served 681 households across 802 units (85% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.7 people, an average annual income of $13,111, and pays an average of $321 per month toward rent.

Households served
681 of 802 units
Avg. household income
$13,111
Avg. rent paid by household
$321
Avg. household size
1.7 people
Households with children
27%
Head of household 62+
36%
Head of household with a disability
65%
Avg. wait to move in
10 months

Unit mix: 30% 1-bedroom, 46% 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 Phelps County Public Housing Agency 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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