Colorado Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 Manhattan, KS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colorado Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Manhattan, KS with 46 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $376/month on average.
46
total units
91%
occupancy
$376
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 420 Colorado St, Manhattan, KS 66502 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,349/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,349/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Colorado Plaza
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 420 Colorado St, Manhattan; 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 (~$376/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flint Hills Improvement Public Housing | Manhattan | 2.8 km |
| Brookfield Homes I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Manhattan | 3.3 km |
| Brookfield Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Manhattan | 3.3 km |
| Garden Grove PB Section 8 | Manhattan | 4.3 km |
| Garden Grove Ii §202 Senior | Manhattan | 4.3 km |
| Brookfield Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Manhattan | 4.4 km |
| Tuttle Creek Residences LIHTC | Manhattan | 4.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colorado Plaza have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Colorado Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $376/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 Colorado Plaza?
Contact the management office at 420 Colorado St in Manhattan. 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.