Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Great Bend, KS
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Great Bend with roughly 299 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $387 to $402 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Great Bend
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Great Bend
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park Place PB Section 8 | 63 | $387 | — |
| The Reserves at Trail Ridge LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Cheyenne Village Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Coolidge Plaza Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Quail Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Bedford Place LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Creekside Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Kensington Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Sunflower Diversified-housing PB Section 8 | 14 | $402 | — |
| Northglenn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Walnut Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Walnut Glenn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Great Bend (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park Place PB Section 8 | 63 | $387 | — |
| Cheyenne Village Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Coolidge Plaza Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Quail Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Creekside Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Kensington Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Sunflower Diversified-housing PB Section 8 | 14 | $402 | — |
| Northglenn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Walnut Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Walnut Glenn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Great Bend
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserves at Trail Ridge LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Bedford Place LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Barton County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Barton County: studio $643, 1-BR $693, 2-BR $877, 3-BR $1,220, 4-BR $1,296.
Full FMR table for Barton County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Great Bend
- 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
- Ellinwood, KS
- Hoisington, KS
- Wichita, KS
- Kansas City, KS
- Topeka, KS
- Olathe, KS
- Overland Park, KS
- Shawnee, KS
- Lenexa, KS
- Lawrence, KS
- Hutchinson, KS
- Manhattan, KS
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.