How many low income apartments are in Festus, MO?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Festus with approximately 697 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Festus?

Tenant-paid rents in Festus's assisted buildings typically range from about $359 to $711 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 Festus?

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 Festus?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Jefferson County: about $995/mo for one-bedroom and $1,218/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Festus, MO

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Festus with roughly 697 assisted units — including 3 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 $359 to $711 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.

assisted properties

697

subsidized units

$535

typical rent

15 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Festus

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Festus

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Festus Garden Apts LIHTC	160	—	—
Festus Gardens Apts. PB Section 8	160	$359	—
Sunridge Meadows LIHTC	60	—	—
Festus Public Housing	56	$711	15 mo
Oak Knoll Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Oak Knoll Apts Phase Ii LIHTC	48	—	—
Sand Hills Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Bluff View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Twin City Villa LIHTC	40	—	—
Oak Knoll Phase Ii Apts LIHTC	37	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Festus (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
Festus Gardens Apts. PB Section 8	160	$359	—
Sand Hills Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Bluff View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—

Public housing developments in Festus

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
Festus Public Housing	56	$711	15 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Festus

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
Festus Garden Apts LIHTC	160	—	—
Sunridge Meadows LIHTC	60	—	—
Oak Knoll Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Oak Knoll Apts Phase Ii LIHTC	48	—	—
Twin City Villa LIHTC	40	—	—
Oak Knoll Phase Ii Apts LIHTC	37	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Jefferson County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jefferson County: studio $955, 1-BR $995, 2-BR $1,218, 3-BR $1,568, 4-BR $1,812.

Full FMR table for Jefferson County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Festus

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.