Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Doniphan, MO
There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Doniphan with roughly 103 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $325 to $331 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Doniphan
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Doniphan
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Terrace Apartments PB Section 8 | 35 | $331 | — |
| Smith's Apartments PB Section 8 | 24 | $325 | — |
| Hillcrest Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Old Highway 160 LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Doniphan Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Doniphan (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Terrace Apartments PB Section 8 | 35 | $331 | — |
| Smith's Apartments PB Section 8 | 24 | $325 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Doniphan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Old Highway 160 LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Doniphan Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Ripley County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Ripley County: studio $660, 1-BR $731, 2-BR $888, 3-BR $1,141, 4-BR $1,420.
Full FMR table for Ripley County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Doniphan
- 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.