Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Kokomo, IN
There are 27 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Kokomo with roughly 2,378 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 21 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $233 to $413 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Kokomo
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Kokomo
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kha Rad I LIHTC | 335 | — | — |
| Kha Rad I LIHTC | 335 | — | — |
| Garden Square Public Housing | 175 | — | — |
| Briarwick PB Section 8 | 128 | $308 | — |
| Bradford Run Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Silver Birch of Kokomo LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Amberwood Place I LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Friendship Haven PB Section 8 | 99 | $413 | — |
| Jefferson Crossing Apts LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Apperson Way Apartments LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Water Tower Place at Kingston Square LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Kokomo Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | $233 | — |
| Autumn Trace Apts I LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Autumn Trace Apts Ii LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Village of Francis PB Section 8 | 64 | $300 | — |
| Brentwood Greene LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Washington Street Senior Residence LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Union at Washington LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Trailside Townhomes LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Lincolnwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 44 | $308 | — |
| Amberwood Place Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Summerset Apts Phase I LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Summerset Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Trailside Commons LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Center Meadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Fox Acres Apartments PB Section 8 | 25 | $302 | — |
| The Pillars LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Kokomo (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwick PB Section 8 | 128 | $308 | — |
| Friendship Haven PB Section 8 | 99 | $413 | — |
| Kokomo Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | $233 | — |
| Village of Francis PB Section 8 | 64 | $300 | — |
| Lincolnwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 44 | $308 | — |
| Summerset Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Center Meadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Fox Acres Apartments PB Section 8 | 25 | $302 | — |
Public housing developments in Kokomo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Square Public Housing | 175 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Kokomo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kha Rad I LIHTC | 335 | — | — |
| Kha Rad I LIHTC | 335 | — | — |
| Bradford Run Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Silver Birch of Kokomo LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Amberwood Place I LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Jefferson Crossing Apts LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Apperson Way Apartments LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Water Tower Place at Kingston Square LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Autumn Trace Apts I LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Autumn Trace Apts Ii LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Brentwood Greene LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Washington Street Senior Residence LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Union at Washington LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Trailside Townhomes LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Amberwood Place Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Howard County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Howard County: studio $884, 1-BR $890, 2-BR $1,123, 3-BR $1,388, 4-BR $1,567.
Full FMR table for Howard County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Kokomo
- 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
- Indianapolis, IN
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Gary, IN
- Evansville, IN
- South Bend, IN
- Bloomington, IN
- Lafayette, IN
- Elkhart, IN
- Muncie, IN
- Anderson, IN
- Columbus, IN
- Scattered, IN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.