Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cape Girardeau, MO
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cape Girardeau with roughly 744 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $362 to $416 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Cape Girardeau
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cape Girardeau
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 67 | $362 | — |
| Cape Gardens Apts PB Section 8 | 60 | $386 | — |
| Cape Girardeau Sundance Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Cape Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Schultz Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Fort Hope LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Heritage Manor LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Heritage Manor Apartments LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Cape Riverview Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| South Side Village LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Liberty Apartments of Cape LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Rosebrook Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Silver Springs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Napa Ridge LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Star Vue Apartments LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Regency House of Cape Girardeau PB Section 8 | 20 | $364 | — |
| Regency House of Jackson PB Section 8 | 15 | $416 | — |
| Southeast Properties LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Boehme Hinni Apartments §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Regency Terrace of Cape §811 | 9 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Cape Girardeau (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 67 | $362 | — |
| Cape Gardens Apts PB Section 8 | 60 | $386 | — |
| Cape Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Schultz Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Cape Riverview Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Liberty Apartments of Cape LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Silver Springs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Regency House of Cape Girardeau PB Section 8 | 20 | $364 | — |
| Regency House of Jackson PB Section 8 | 15 | $416 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cape Girardeau
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau Sundance Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Fort Hope LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Heritage Manor LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Heritage Manor Apartments LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| South Side Village LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Rosebrook Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Napa Ridge LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Star Vue Apartments LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Southeast Properties LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Cape Girardeau County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cape Girardeau County: studio $763, 1-BR $807, 2-BR $992, 3-BR $1,380, 4-BR $1,664.
Full FMR table for Cape Girardeau County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Cape Girardeau
- 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
- Jackson, 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.