Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Independence, MO
There are 33 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Independence with roughly 2,434 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 23 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $267 to $421 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Independence
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Independence
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 701 | $287 | — |
| Pleasant Heights Public Housing | 379 | $312 | 8 mo |
| Brookstone Village LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Olde Oak Tree Apartments PB Section 8 | 186 | $386 | — |
| Southview Manor B Public Housing | 145 | $324 | 10 mo |
| Mansion Apts Ii LIHTC | 140 | — | — |
| Samantha Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 125 | $379 | — |
| Maple Avenue Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Fairmount Plaza §202 Senior | 57 | $406 | — |
| Sterling Plaza §202 Senior | 53 | $421 | — |
| Regency Manor Ii LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Sterling Creek Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| North Creek Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Palmer Place Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Regency Manor LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Heritage House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | $402 | — |
| Grandview Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Gateway §811 | 18 | $283 | — |
| Sunrise House §811 | 18 | $295 | — |
| Maple Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 17 | $267 | — |
| Independent Res Services PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Special Neighbors PB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
| Canterbury Court Apts LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 3518 S Spring St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 500-02 Kansas Avenue LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 504-06 Kansas Avenue LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 515 S Pleasant St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 516-518 East Kansas LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 901-903 North Lynn LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Olde Oak Tree Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Walnut Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 406 S Forest Ave LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 725 N Dodgion St LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Independence (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 701 | $287 | — |
| Olde Oak Tree Apartments PB Section 8 | 186 | $386 | — |
| Samantha Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 125 | $379 | — |
| North Creek Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Palmer Place Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Heritage House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | $402 | — |
| Grandview Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Maple Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 17 | $267 | — |
| Independent Res Services PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Special Neighbors PB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
| Olde Oak Tree Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Independence
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Heights Public Housing | 379 | $312 | 8 mo |
| Southview Manor B Public Housing | 145 | $324 | 10 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Independence
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookstone Village LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Mansion Apts Ii LIHTC | 140 | — | — |
| Maple Avenue Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Regency Manor Ii LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Sterling Creek Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Regency Manor LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Canterbury Court Apts LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 3518 S Spring St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 500-02 Kansas Avenue LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 504-06 Kansas Avenue LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 515 S Pleasant St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 516-518 East Kansas LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 901-903 North Lynn LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Walnut Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 406 S Forest Ave LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Jackson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jackson County: studio $1,095, 1-BR $1,197, 2-BR $1,358, 3-BR $1,769, 4-BR $2,103.
Full FMR table for Jackson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Independence
- 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
- Blue Springs, MO
- Buckner, MO
- Grandview, MO
- Kansas City, MO
- Lees Summit, MO
- Oak Grove, MO
- Raytown, MO
- St Louis, MO
- Saint Louis, MO
- Springfield, MO
- Joplin, MO
- Columbia, MO
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.