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Full Resource Name:
Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area Housing Department
Address
302 South Joplin Avenue
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-0352
AKA:
ESC
Description:
Provides housing assistance services. Services provided include Home Rehabilitation Programs, Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling, Rent Payment Assistance, Low Income/Subsidized Private Rental Housing, and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Barton, Newton, Jasper and McDonald counties in Missouri
ALSO KNOWN AS
ESC
ECONOMIC SECURITY CORPORATION OF SOUTHWEST AREA
Hours:
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
August 26, 2025
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
302 South Joplin Avenue
Joplin, MO 64801
Mailing
PO Box 207
Joplin, MO 64802
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Main
(417) 781-0352
Fax
(417) 781-1234
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Provides HUD Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers and rental assistance, home rehabilitation, family self-sufficiency program, and rental production program (assisting with the purchase of affordable homes).
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Proof of income, Social Security card, photo ID
Eligibility
Each program has different eligibility guidelines; call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone or come in
Languages
English
Service Area
Barton, Jasper, McDonald and Newton counties in Missouri
Geography Served
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Description
Provides HUD Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers and rental assistance, home rehabilitation, family self-sufficiency program, and rental production program (assisting with the purchase of affordable homes).
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Proof of income, Social Security card, photo ID
Eligibility
Each program has different eligibility guidelines; call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone or come in
Languages
English
Service Area
Barton, Jasper, McDonald and Newton counties in Missouri
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.
Description
Provides HUD Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers and rental assistance, home rehabilitation, family self-sufficiency program, and rental production program (assisting with the purchase of affordable homes).
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Proof of income, Social Security card, photo ID
Eligibility
Each program has different eligibility guidelines; call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone or come in
Languages
English
Service Area
Barton, Jasper, McDonald and Newton counties in Missouri
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.
Description
Provides information about rental housing for victims of disasters; also assists with first month's rent and utility bill payment.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm and by appointment
Required Documents
Information Not Provided by Agency
Eligibility
Gives priority to people who are homeless who have Section 8 housing vouchers; also assists victims of disasters; for cash assistance, income may not exceed 50% of median income
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone, appointment, and come in
Languages
English
Service Area
Jasper County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides rental assistance
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Proof of income, Social Security card, photo ID
Eligibility
Each program has different eligibility guidelines; call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone or come in
Languages
English
Service Area
Barton, Jasper, McDonald and Newton counties in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides HUD Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Proof of income, Social Security card, photo ID
Eligibility
Each program has different eligibility guidelines; call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone or come in
Languages
English
Service Area
Barton, Jasper, McDonald and Newton counties in Missouri
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.