How many low income apartments are in Abilene, KS?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Abilene with approximately 220 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Abilene?

Tenant-paid rents in Abilene's assisted buildings typically range from about $377 to $442 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Abilene?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Abilene?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Dickinson County: about $669/mo for one-bedroom and $878/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Abilene, KS

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Abilene with roughly 220 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $377 to $442 per month.

assisted properties

220

subsidized units

$410

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Abilene

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Abilene

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Frontier Estates PB Section 8	60	$442	—
Mulberry Court Housing Llc PB Section 8	37	$377	—
Occk Housing PB Section 8	36	$399	—
Timber Ridge Residences LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Chisholm Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	27	—	—
Abilene Plaza Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Abilene (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Frontier Estates PB Section 8	60	$442	—
Mulberry Court Housing Llc PB Section 8	37	$377	—
Occk Housing PB Section 8	36	$399	—
Timber Ridge Residences LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Chisholm Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	27	—	—
Abilene Plaza Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Dickinson County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Dickinson County: studio $665, 1-BR $669, 2-BR $878, 3-BR $1,153, 4-BR $1,162.

Full FMR table for Dickinson County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Abilene

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.