Birch Apartments PB Section 8 Elwood, KS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Birch Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Elwood, KS with 17 units reporting 82% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $367/month on average.
17
total units
82%
occupancy
$367
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $16,136/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,059/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 21% |
How to apply at Birch Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$367/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Elwood
- Elwood Homes LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lofts at Landmark LIHTC | St Joseph | 2.8 km |
| Fourth Street Lofts, Lp LIHTC | St Joseph | 2.8 km |
| 9th St Apts LIHTC | St Joseph | 3.4 km |
| Wesley Sr Towers PB Section 8 | Saint Joseph | 3.5 km |
| Wesley Senior Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | St Joseph | 3.5 km |
| Robidoux School Apts LIHTC | St Joseph | 3.5 km |
| Chilton Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Saint Joseph | 3.5 km |
| Townsend & Wall Lofts LIHTC | St Joseph | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Elwood
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Birch Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Birch Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $367/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Birch Apartments?
Contact the management office in Elwood. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.