Safe and Stable Housing

Housing is the foundational building block that helps individuals and families be safe, healthy, and secure. It is our belief that housing is a right, not a privilege. We have a number of programs, including our Housing Choice Vouchers and Weatherization to ensure our members have safe, stable housing.

In addition, we are committed to addressing the housing crisis by leading affordable housing developments throughout our service area.

Housing Choice Vouchers

HCV News:

Effective February 1, 2025, the HCV waiting list is closed. The Mid-Missouri Public Housing Agency has reached the maximum available for housing assistance in the area we serve. This includes the counties of Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau, and Osage. We cannot issue additional vouchers at this time. This hold is in effect until further notice. When the waiting list reopens, we will provide another notice. Thank you for your understanding.

Notice of public meeting:
Boone County Public Housing Agency 2025-2026 Annual Plan Public Comment Meeting
Thursday, October 30 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bng-qyzc-pkg
Dial: (US) +1 262-977-4723 PIN: 164 357 823#
Physical meeting info:
Cole County Resource Center | 1515 High St., #101, Jefferson City, MO 65109

Our Housing Choice Voucher program helps pay a subsidy amount toward rent for low-income individuals, so they can live in a house, condo, duplex, townhome, apartment, or mobile home of their choice. 

Eligibility

We serve Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau, and Osage Counties. To see income eligibility by county, click here

Individuals must not: 

  • Be charged with a felony and/or violent crime within the past 3 years
  • Have any debts owed to any Housing Authority or be under sanction by another Housing Authority 
  • Be a registered sex offender
  • Have been charged with methamphetamine on federal eligibility 
Get Started

To apply for our Housing Choice Voucher Program, complete our pre-application. Be sure to attach all of the required documentation. If you have any questions or would like to talk to the CMCA housing team, please email cmcahousing@cmca.us.

Weatherization

Our Weatherization Assistance Program helps provide a safer, healthier home by reducing energy demands. Our team will conduct an energy audit and then complete services at no cost to the member.

Eligibility 

Families at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level are eligible. 

Get Started

Fill out our application to get started today.

Housing Development

CMCA is developing the following properties:

  • Providence Landing – Columbia
    This property will feature 14 single family units to be sold at an affordable price to eligible buyers. There will be a mix of one-, two- and thre-bedroom units. Learn more here. 
  • Stronghold Landing – Jefferson City
    This property will feature 40 apartment units that will be rented to eligible families at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. Learn more here. 

Check back to see updates and to learn when units will become available.