Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Joplin, MO
There are 32 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Joplin with roughly 1,958 assisted units — including 16 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 26 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $242 to $346 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Joplin
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Joplin
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Apts LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Tanglewood Apts LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| 1502 Michigan Place Apts. PB Section 8 | 138 | $251 | — |
| Oak Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 138 | — | — |
| Messenger Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | $284 | — |
| North Park Village LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Hampshire Terrace Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Springview Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 79 | $288 | — |
| Murphy Manor /leonard Estates Public Housing | 76 | $346 | 11 mo |
| Mercy Village Joplin §202 Senior | 65 | $340 | — |
| North Park Village Ii LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Frisco Station Apts LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
| Joplin Seniors LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Memorial Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Memorial Hills Ii LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Hampshire Landing Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Zahn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Parkwood Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Eagle Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $289 | — |
| Forest Park North LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Ford Lofts of Joplin LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Joplin Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Forest Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Union City Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Hope Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Magnolia Heights Housing Corp §811 | 23 | $242 | — |
| Delaware Duplex Community LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Oxford Park Apts LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Cedar Hill Housing Corp §811 | 14 | $276 | — |
| Poplar Place Housing Corp §811 | 14 | $269 | — |
| Ridgway Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Logan's Run LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Joplin (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1502 Michigan Place Apts. PB Section 8 | 138 | $251 | — |
| Oak Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 138 | — | — |
| Messenger Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | $284 | — |
| Hampshire Terrace Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Springview Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 79 | $288 | — |
| Memorial Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Hampshire Landing Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Zahn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Parkwood Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Eagle Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $289 | — |
| Forest Park North LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Ford Lofts of Joplin LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Forest Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Union City Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Hope Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Joplin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Manor /leonard Estates Public Housing | 76 | $346 | 11 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Joplin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Apts LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Tanglewood Apts LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| North Park Village LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| North Park Village Ii LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Frisco Station Apts LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
| Joplin Seniors LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Memorial Hills Ii LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Joplin Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Oxford Park Apts LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Ridgway Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Logan's Run LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Jasper County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jasper County: studio $760, 1-BR $765, 2-BR $947, 3-BR $1,237, 4-BR $1,285.
Full FMR table for Jasper County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Joplin
- 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
- Carl Junction, MO
- Carthage, MO
- Webb City, MO
- Kansas City, MO
- St Louis, MO
- Saint Louis, MO
- Springfield, MO
- Independence, MO
- Columbia, MO
- Saint Joseph, MO
- Jefferson City, MO
- Poplar Bluff, MO
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.