Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Branson, MO
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Branson with roughly 816 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $351 to $423 per month. Median reported wait: about 2 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Branson
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Branson
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Tree Phase I LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Branson Manor PB Section 8 | 80 | $390 | — |
| Valley Ridge Residences I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Greens at Branson Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Bluff View Apartments LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Rock Ridge Villas Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Lost Tree Phase Ii LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Valley Ridge Residences Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Lost Tree South LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Oak Manor Public Housing | 40 | $363 | 2 mo |
| The Greens at Branson Hills Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Rock Ridge Villas LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Country Ridge Residences Ii LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Valley Ridge Residences Iii LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Bolivar Plaza Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Lost Tree Phase Iii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Saint Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Combs-redfern Apartments §811 | 14 | $351 | — |
| Dorgan-weaver Apartments §811 | 14 | $423 | — |
| Branson Estates Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Lost Tree West LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Branson (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branson Manor PB Section 8 | 80 | $390 | — |
| Valley Ridge Residences I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Greens at Branson Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Rock Ridge Villas Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Valley Ridge Residences Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| The Greens at Branson Hills Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Saint Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Branson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Manor Public Housing | 40 | $363 | 2 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Branson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Tree Phase I LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Bluff View Apartments LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Lost Tree Phase Ii LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Lost Tree South LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Rock Ridge Villas LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Country Ridge Residences Ii LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Valley Ridge Residences Iii LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Bolivar Plaza Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Lost Tree Phase Iii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Branson Estates Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Lost Tree West LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Taney County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Taney County: studio $779, 1-BR $784, 2-BR $1,029, 3-BR $1,329, 4-BR $1,522.
Full FMR table for Taney County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Branson
- 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
- Forsyth, MO
- Hollister, 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
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.