Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ada, OK
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ada with roughly 780 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $270 to $421 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Ada
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ada
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Housing Authority Public Housing | 140 | $412 | 6 mo |
| Ada Reed Public Housing | 135 | — | — |
| Rolling Meadows of Ada Ltd PB Section 8 | 58 | $270 | — |
| Ada Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Cottage Lane Family Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Ada Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Ada Village Apts LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Cottage Lane Apartments, L.p. PB Section 8 | 44 | $421 | — |
| Cottage Lane Apts LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Legacy Senior Residences - Ada LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| The Linden's of Ada LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Ada Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Big Five Ada Housing §811 | 18 | $350 | — |
| The Woodlands §811 | 15 | $349 | — |
| The Woodlands Ii §811 | 14 | $355 | — |
| Concept Housing of Ada LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Ada (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows of Ada Ltd PB Section 8 | 58 | $270 | — |
| Ada Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Cottage Lane Family Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Ada Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Cottage Lane Apartments, L.p. PB Section 8 | 44 | $421 | — |
| Legacy Senior Residences - Ada LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Ada Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Ada
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Housing Authority Public Housing | 140 | $412 | 6 mo |
| Ada Reed Public Housing | 135 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ada
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Village Apts LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Cottage Lane Apts LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| The Linden's of Ada LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Concept Housing of Ada LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Pontotoc County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Pontotoc County: studio $699, 1-BR $758, 2-BR $994, 3-BR $1,230, 4-BR $1,334.
Full FMR table for Pontotoc County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Ada
- 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
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Tulsa, OK
- Shawnee, OK
- Norman, OK
- Muskogee, OK
- Edmond, OK
- Lawton, OK
- Mcalester, OK
- Broken Arrow, OK
- Bartlesville, OK
- Enid, OK
- Tahlequah, OK
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.