Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Carthage, MO
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Carthage with roughly 770 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $324 to $370 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Carthage
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Carthage
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victorian Place Apts LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Deer Run Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Deerfield Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $324 | — |
| Moritz Place PB Section 8 | 56 | $361 | — |
| Moritz Place Phase I LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Moritz Place Phase Ii LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Quail Ridge Apts Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Robin Lane Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Highland Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | $370 | — |
| Carthage Senior Villas Phase Ii LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Villas at Myers Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Highland Acres Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | $353 | — |
| The Drake Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Carthage Seniors LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Chapel Estates LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Chapel Estates Ii LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Chapel Estates Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Phelps LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Carthage (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Run Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Deerfield Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $324 | — |
| Moritz Place PB Section 8 | 56 | $361 | — |
| Highland Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | $370 | — |
| Villas at Myers Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Highland Acres Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | $353 | — |
| The Drake Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Chapel Estates Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Carthage
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victorian Place Apts LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Moritz Place Phase I LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Moritz Place Phase Ii LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Quail Ridge Apts Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Robin Lane Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Carthage Senior Villas Phase Ii LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Carthage Seniors LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Chapel Estates LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Chapel Estates Ii LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Phelps LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Jasper County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jasper County: studio $760, 1-BR $765, 2-BR $947, 3-BR $1,237, 4-BR $1,285.
Full FMR table for Jasper County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Carthage
- 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
- Carl Junction, MO
- Joplin, MO
- Webb City, MO
- Kansas City, MO
- St Louis, MO
- Saint Louis, MO
- Springfield, MO
- Independence, 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.