Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hays, KS
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hays with roughly 504 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $354 to $570 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Hays
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hays
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | $361 | — |
| Epworth Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | $424 | — |
| Wyndam Place Senior Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Hays Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Sundance of Hays I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Stonepost I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Woodhaven Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Hays Commons PB Section 8 | 30 | $570 | — |
| Sunrise Apartments Public Housing | 30 | $480 | 3 mo |
| The Stonepost at Washington LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Stonepost Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Sundance of Hays Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Stonepost Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Volga-canal Housing, Inc. PB Section 8 | 12 | $354 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Hays (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | $361 | — |
| Epworth Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | $424 | — |
| Wyndam Place Senior Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Hays Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Sundance of Hays I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Stonepost I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Woodhaven Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Hays Commons PB Section 8 | 30 | $570 | — |
| The Stonepost at Washington LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Stonepost Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Sundance of Hays Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Stonepost Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Volga-canal Housing, Inc. PB Section 8 | 12 | $354 | — |
Public housing developments in Hays
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Apartments Public Housing | 30 | $480 | 3 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Ellis County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Ellis County: studio $649, 1-BR $717, 2-BR $941, 3-BR $1,288, 4-BR $1,579.
Full FMR table for Ellis County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Hays
- 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
- Wichita, KS
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- Overland Park, KS
- Shawnee, KS
- Lenexa, 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.