Galena Housing LIHTCPublic Housing Galena, KS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Galena Housing is a Public Housing community in Galena, KS with 40 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $313/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 49 months.
40
total units
95%
occupancy
$313
avg resident rent
49 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1302 Elm St, Galena, KS 66739 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,892/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,148/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 70% |
How to apply at Galena Housing
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 1302 Elm St, Galena; 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 (~$313/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Galena
- Lake View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Place Housing Corp §811 | Joplin | 7.6 km |
| Memorial Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | Joplin | 8.5 km |
| Forest Park North LIHTCPB Section 8 | Joplin | 8.5 km |
| Hope Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8 | Joplin | 8.5 km |
| Magnolia Heights Housing Corp §811 | Joplin | 8.5 km |
| Cedar Hill Housing Corp §811 | Joplin | 8.5 km |
| Springview Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Joplin | 9.2 km |
| Baxter Springs Seniors Ii LIHTC | Baxter Springs | 9.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Galena
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Galena Housing have?
Public Housing; 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 Galena Housing?
Residents report average rents near $313/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 Galena Housing?
Contact the management office at 1302 Elm St in Galena. 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.