Buckner, MO Low Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Buckner, MO

How do I qualify for low income housing in Buckner, MO?
To qualify for low income housing in Missouri, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Buckner, MO

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Buckner, MO, including:

Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.

In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Buckner, MO. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.

We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Buckner, Missouri - Jackson County

Studio Apartments $985

One Bedroom Apartments $1,098

Two Bedroom Apartments $1,258

Three Bedroom Apartments $1,645

List of Low Income Housing in or near Buckner, MO

Little Village Annex - Buckner

105 N Lee St
Buckner, MO - 64016
816-650-5092
Little Village Annex is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Little Village Annex for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Jackson County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Little Village Apartments - Buckner

103 N Lee St
Buckner, MO - 64016
(816) 650-5092
Little Village Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Little Village Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Jackson County

See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): Full market value for a 3 bedroom is 875
Full market value of 3 bedrooms are 680 a month
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Rent includes the natural gas
Water gas trash water and sewer. Only utility not included is electricity
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Buckner, MO

1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

Check For Waiting Lists
Most apartments have waiting lists. Search early and do not just settle on one apartment choice.

Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.

Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.