How many low income apartments are in Atchison, KS?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Atchison with approximately 492 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Atchison?

Tenant-paid rents in Atchison's assisted buildings typically range from about $293 to $400 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 Atchison?

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 Atchison?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Atchison County: about $668/mo for one-bedroom and $877/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Atchison, KS

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Atchison with roughly 492 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $293 to $400 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.

assisted properties

492

subsidized units

$347

typical rent

15 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Atchison

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Atchison

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Atchison Housing Authority Public Housing	188	$359	15 mo
Terrace Hills PB Section 8	54	$293	—
Royal Oak LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Santa Fe Place Apartments PB Section 8	46	$400	—
Santa Fe Apts Atchison LIHTCPB Section 8	44	—	—
Lofts at 832 LIHTCPB Section 8	41	—	—
Applegate Apartments PB Section 8	36	$342	—
Trinity Place Senior Residences LIHTCPB Section 8	35	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Atchison (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
Terrace Hills PB Section 8	54	$293	—
Royal Oak LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Santa Fe Place Apartments PB Section 8	46	$400	—
Santa Fe Apts Atchison LIHTCPB Section 8	44	—	—
Lofts at 832 LIHTCPB Section 8	41	—	—
Applegate Apartments PB Section 8	36	$342	—
Trinity Place Senior Residences LIHTCPB Section 8	35	—	—

Public housing developments in Atchison

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
Atchison Housing Authority Public Housing	188	$359	15 mo

Voucher rent limits: Atchison County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Atchison County: studio $631, 1-BR $668, 2-BR $877, 3-BR $1,220, 4-BR $1,471.

Full FMR table for Atchison County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Atchison

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.