Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cameron, MO
There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cameron with roughly 297 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $377 to $444 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Cameron
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cameron
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Acres Public Housing | 86 | $433 | 6 mo |
| Village Green Apts. PB Section 8 | 40 | $444 | — |
| Cameron Senior Patio Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Cameron Villa LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| St. Patricks Manor §202 Senior | 31 | $377 | — |
| Cameron Properties LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Briarwood Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| San Jon Estates LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Cameron (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Green Apts. PB Section 8 | 40 | $444 | — |
| Cameron Senior Patio Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Cameron
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Acres Public Housing | 86 | $433 | 6 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cameron
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Villa LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Cameron Properties LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Briarwood Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| San Jon Estates LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: DeKalb County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for DeKalb County: studio $774, 1-BR $832, 2-BR $1,077, 3-BR $1,363, 4-BR $1,566.
Full FMR table for DeKalb County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Cameron
- 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
- 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
- Grandview, MO
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.