How many low income apartments are in Dodge City, KS?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Dodge City with approximately 661 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Dodge City?

Tenant-paid rents in Dodge City's assisted buildings typically range from about $259 to $390 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 Dodge City?

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 Dodge City?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Ford County: about $739/mo for one-bedroom and $969/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Dodge City, KS

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Dodge City with roughly 661 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $259 to $390 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.

assisted properties

661

subsidized units

$325

typical rent

11 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Dodge City

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Dodge City

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Dodge City Pha Public Housing	188	$259	12 mo
Dodge City Pha Public Housing	127	$347	10 mo
Dodge City Sundance LIHTCPB Section 8	96	—	—
Park Plaza Tower PB Section 8	60	$390	—
Dodge City Sundance Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
The Reserves at Cimarron Valley Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Rodeo Hills LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
The Reserves at Cimarron Valley LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Arrowhead West, Inc. PB Section 8	12	—	—
Golden Plains, Inc. §811	10	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Dodge City (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
Dodge City Sundance LIHTCPB Section 8	96	—	—
Park Plaza Tower PB Section 8	60	$390	—
Dodge City Sundance Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
The Reserves at Cimarron Valley Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Rodeo Hills LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
The Reserves at Cimarron Valley LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Arrowhead West, Inc. PB Section 8	12	—	—

Public housing developments in Dodge City

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
Dodge City Pha Public Housing	188	$259	12 mo
Dodge City Pha Public Housing	127	$347	10 mo

Voucher rent limits: Ford County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Ford County: studio $668, 1-BR $739, 2-BR $969, 3-BR $1,256, 4-BR $1,384.

Full FMR table for Ford County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Dodge City

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.