Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Gardner, KS
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Gardner with roughly 530 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $375 to $398 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Gardner
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Gardner
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairiebrooke Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Nottingham Village LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| One Moonlight Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Bethel Estates of Gardner Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Bethel Estates of Gardner Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Bethel Estates of Gardner Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Brittany Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | $375 | — |
| Bethel Estates of Gardner I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Willow Brooke Estates of Gardner LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Gardner Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Faith Village, Inc PB Section 8 | 20 | $398 | — |
| North Center Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Faith Village Iv, Inc PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Gardner (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairiebrooke Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| One Moonlight Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Bethel Estates of Gardner Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Bethel Estates of Gardner Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Bethel Estates of Gardner Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Brittany Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | $375 | — |
| Bethel Estates of Gardner I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Gardner Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Faith Village, Inc PB Section 8 | 20 | $398 | — |
| North Center Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Faith Village Iv, Inc PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Gardner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Village LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Willow Brooke Estates of Gardner LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Johnson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Johnson County: studio $1,095, 1-BR $1,197, 2-BR $1,358, 3-BR $1,769, 4-BR $2,103.
Full FMR table for Johnson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Gardner
- 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
- Lenexa, KS
- Olathe, KS
- Wichita, KS
- Kansas City, KS
- Topeka, KS
- Overland Park, KS
- Shawnee, KS
- Lawrence, KS
- Hutchinson, KS
- Manhattan, KS
- Salina, KS
- Leavenworth, KS
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.