Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bowling Green, MO
There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bowling Green with roughly 169 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $447 to $447 per month. Median reported wait: about 2 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Bowling Green
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bowling Green
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green Public Housing | 105 | $447 | 2 mo |
| Heritage Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Creekside Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Bowling Green (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Bowling Green
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green Public Housing | 105 | $447 | 2 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bowling Green
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Pike County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Pike County: studio $682, 1-BR $700, 2-BR $918, 3-BR $1,101, 4-BR $1,215.
Full FMR table for Pike County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bowling Green
- 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
- Louisiana, MO
- Kansas City, MO
- St Louis, MO
- Saint Louis, MO
- Springfield, MO
- Independence, MO
- Joplin, MO
- Columbia, MO
- Saint Joseph, MO
- Jefferson City, MO
- Poplar Bluff, MO
- St Joseph, MO
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.