Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ellsworth, KS

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ellsworth with roughly 102 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $376 to $376 per month.

5
assisted properties
102
subsidized units
$376
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Ellsworth

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ellsworth

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Chisholm Trail I LIHTC 24
Chisholm Trail Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 24
The Pines PB Section 8 24$376
Pride of the Prairie LIHTCPB Section 8 18
Kirkendall Heights LIHTC 12

Section 8 apartments in Ellsworth (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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Chisholm Trail Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 24
The Pines PB Section 8 24$376
Pride of the Prairie LIHTCPB Section 8 18

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ellsworth

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Chisholm Trail I LIHTC 24
Kirkendall Heights LIHTC 12

How to apply for subsidized housing in Ellsworth

  1. 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.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. 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.