Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Jefferson City, MO
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Jefferson City with roughly 1,029 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $241 to $420 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Jefferson City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Jefferson City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of Jefferson City Public Housing | 198 | $293 | 8 mo |
| Hamilton Towers PB Section 8 | 120 | $305 | — |
| Hyder Elderly Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 83 | $387 | — |
| Dulle Towers Apartments Public Housing | 82 | $263 | 3 mo |
| Chapel Hill Commons Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Capital City Elderly Apts LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Cedar Ridge Estates LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Capital City Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | $241 | — |
| Chapel Hill Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Chapel Hill Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Weathered Rock Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Linden Campus Apartments PB Section 8 | 37 | $360 | — |
| Housing Authority of Jefferson City Public Housing | 35 | $420 | — |
| Hyder Elderly Apts. PB Section 8 | 33 | $381 | — |
| Linden Campus Apartments PB Section 8 | 30 | $389 | — |
| Ted J Herron Apts PB Section 8 | 25 | $367 | — |
| Cedar Ridge Apts Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Lewella Estes Apts. §811 | 16 | — | — |
| Warren Scott Apartments §811 | 14 | $271 | — |
| Richard Walz Apartments, Inc. §811 | 9 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Jefferson City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Towers PB Section 8 | 120 | $305 | — |
| Hyder Elderly Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 83 | $387 | — |
| Chapel Hill Commons Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Capital City Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | $241 | — |
| Chapel Hill Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Chapel Hill Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Linden Campus Apartments PB Section 8 | 37 | $360 | — |
| Hyder Elderly Apts. PB Section 8 | 33 | $381 | — |
| Linden Campus Apartments PB Section 8 | 30 | $389 | — |
| Ted J Herron Apts PB Section 8 | 25 | $367 | — |
Public housing developments in Jefferson City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of Jefferson City Public Housing | 198 | $293 | 8 mo |
| Dulle Towers Apartments Public Housing | 82 | $263 | 3 mo |
| Housing Authority of Jefferson City Public Housing | 35 | $420 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Jefferson City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City Elderly Apts LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Cedar Ridge Estates LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Weathered Rock Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Cedar Ridge Apts Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Cole County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cole County: studio $689, 1-BR $694, 2-BR $910, 3-BR $1,266, 4-BR $1,379.
Full FMR table for Cole County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Jefferson City
- 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
- Kansas City, MO
- St Louis, MO
- Saint Louis, MO
- Springfield, MO
- Independence, MO
- Joplin, MO
- Columbia, MO
- Saint Joseph, MO
- Poplar Bluff, MO
- St Joseph, MO
- Grandview, MO
- Branson, MO
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.