How many low income apartments are in Chillicothe, MO?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Chillicothe with approximately 387 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Chillicothe?

Tenant-paid rents in Chillicothe's assisted buildings typically range from about $376 to $422 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Chillicothe?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Chillicothe?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Livingston County: about $677/mo for one-bedroom and $888/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Chillicothe, MO

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Chillicothe with roughly 387 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $376 to $422 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.

assisted properties

387

subsidized units

$399

typical rent

3 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Chillicothe

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Chillicothe

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Parkview Heights Public Housing	100	$422	3 mo
Shawnee Place LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
203 Park Ln LIHTC	47	—	—
Timber Villas Phase Ii LIHTC	38	—	—
Timber Villas Apts LIHTC	36	—	—
Center Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	34	$376	—
Strand Apts LIHTC	32	—	—
Chillicothe Plaza Apts LIHTC	28	—	—
Chillicothe Estates Apts LIHTC	24	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Chillicothe (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
Shawnee Place LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Center Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	34	$376	—

Public housing developments in Chillicothe

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
Parkview Heights Public Housing	100	$422	3 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Chillicothe

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
203 Park Ln LIHTC	47	—	—
Timber Villas Phase Ii LIHTC	38	—	—
Timber Villas Apts LIHTC	36	—	—
Strand Apts LIHTC	32	—	—
Chillicothe Plaza Apts LIHTC	28	—	—
Chillicothe Estates Apts LIHTC	24	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Livingston County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Livingston County: studio $660, 1-BR $677, 2-BR $888, 3-BR $1,147, 4-BR $1,331.

Full FMR table for Livingston County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Chillicothe

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.