How many low income apartments are in Bethany, MO?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Bethany with approximately 164 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Bethany?

Tenant-paid rents in Bethany's assisted buildings typically range from about $277 to $380 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 Bethany?

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 Bethany?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Harrison County: about $677/mo for one-bedroom and $888/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bethany, MO

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bethany with roughly 164 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $277 to $380 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.

assisted properties

164

subsidized units

$329

typical rent

3 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Bethany

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bethany

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Eastwood/westwood Public Housing	76	$380	3 mo
Bethany Plaza Apts LIHTC	28	—	—
Nichols Plaza I PB Section 8	28	$277	—
Village Place PB Section 8	24	$354	—
Nichols Plaza Ii PB Section 8	8	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Bethany (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
Nichols Plaza I PB Section 8	28	$277	—
Village Place PB Section 8	24	$354	—
Nichols Plaza Ii PB Section 8	8	—	—

Public housing developments in Bethany

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
Eastwood/westwood Public Housing	76	$380	3 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bethany

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
Bethany Plaza Apts LIHTC	28	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Harrison County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Harrison County: studio $660, 1-BR $677, 2-BR $888, 3-BR $1,160, 4-BR $1,176.

Full FMR table for Harrison County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Bethany

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.