Wakarusa, KS Low Income Housing

Wakarusa, KS Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Wakarusa, KS

How do I qualify for low income housing in Wakarusa, KS?
To qualify for low income housing in Kansas, 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 Wakarusa, KS

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Wakarusa, KS, 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 Wakarusa, KS. 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 Wakarusa, Kansas - Shawnee County

Studio Apartments $692
One Bedroom Apartments $911
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,160
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,346

List of Low Income Housing in or near Wakarusa, KS

Valley View Village - Carbondale

508 Coal
Carbondale, KS - 66414
(785) 836-7123
Valley View Village is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Valley View Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Shawnee County
Listing Location: 6.78 miles from Wakarusa

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sheltered Living - Topeka

2126 Sw 36th St
Topeka, KS - 66611
785-266-8686
Sheltered Living is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Sheltered Living for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Shawnee County
Listing Location: 6.84 miles from Wakarusa

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mission Towers - Topeka

2929 Minnesota Ave
Topeka, KS - 66605
785-266-5656
Mission Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Mission Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Shawnee County
Listing Location: 8.46 miles from Wakarusa

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Plaza West - Topeka

5620 Sw 22nd St.
Topeka, KS - 66614
785-272-5660
Plaza West is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Plaza West for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Shawnee County
Listing Location: 8.46 miles from Wakarusa

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Breakthrough - Topeka

3003 Se Powell St
Topeka, KS - 66605
785-232-6807
Breakthrough is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Breakthrough for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Shawnee County
Listing Location: 8.61 miles from Wakarusa

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

First Christian Church Apartments - Topeka

3805 W 18th St
Topeka, KS - 66604
785-272-6700
First Christian Church Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact First Christian Church Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Shawnee County
Listing Location: 8.92 miles from Wakarusa

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Melissa Anne Hanger Apartments - Topeka

2200 Se 28th Street
Topeka, KS - 66605
651 645-7271
Melissa Anne Hanger Apartments is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Melissa Anne Hanger Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Shawnee County
Listing Location: 8.94 miles from Wakarusa

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Century Plaza Apartments - Topeka

2200 Se 28th St
Topeka, KS - 66605
816-861-4070
Century Plaza Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Century Plaza Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Shawnee County
Listing Location: 8.94 miles from Wakarusa

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Jefferson Villa - Topeka

421 Se 21st St
Topeka, KS - 66607
785-357-6227
Jefferson Villa is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Jefferson Villa for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Shawnee County
Listing Location: 9.10 miles from Wakarusa

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Congregate Living Opport - Topeka

4316 Sw Drury Ln
Topeka, KS - 66604
(785) 266-8686
Congregate Living Opport is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Congregate Living Opport for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Shawnee County
Listing Location: 9.32 miles from Wakarusa

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Wakarusa, KS

  • 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.

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