How many low income apartments are in Lawrence, KS?

HUD administrative data tracks 20 subsidized properties in Lawrence with approximately 1,365 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Lawrence?

Tenant-paid rents in Lawrence's assisted buildings typically range from about $209 to $467 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Lawrence?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Lawrence?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Douglas County: about $1,006/mo for one-bedroom and $1,182/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lawrence, KS

There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lawrence with roughly 1,365 assisted units — including 16 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $209 to $467 per month.

assisted properties

1,365

subsidized units

$338

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Lawrence

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lawrence

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Edgewood Homes Public Housing	219	$209	—
Babcock Place Public Housing	145	$290	—
Prairie Commons LIHTCPB Section 8	128	—	—
Prairie Ridge Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	100	$341	—
Laurel Glen LIHTCPB Section 8	88	—	—
Westgate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Autumn Run Apts LIHTC	64	—	—
Vermont Tower LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Vermont Towers PB Section 8	60	$405	—
Clinton Parkway PB Section 8	57	$419	—
Wyndam Seniors of Lawrence LIHTCPB Section 8	54	—	—
Poehler Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8	49	—	—
Bethel Estates of Lawrence LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Penn Street Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8	47	—	—
9-del Lofts LIHTC	43	—	—
Bethel Estates of Lawrence Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
The Estates of Lawrence LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
Lcht Accessible Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	20	$405	—
Cottonwood Trail, Inc. PB Section 8	16	$467	—
Pine Tree I B PB Section 8	15	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Lawrence (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
Prairie Commons LIHTCPB Section 8	128	—	—
Prairie Ridge Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	100	$341	—
Laurel Glen LIHTCPB Section 8	88	—	—
Westgate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Vermont Tower LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Vermont Towers PB Section 8	60	$405	—
Clinton Parkway PB Section 8	57	$419	—
Wyndam Seniors of Lawrence LIHTCPB Section 8	54	—	—
Poehler Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8	49	—	—
Bethel Estates of Lawrence LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Penn Street Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8	47	—	—
Bethel Estates of Lawrence Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
The Estates of Lawrence LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
Lcht Accessible Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	20	$405	—
Cottonwood Trail, Inc. PB Section 8	16	$467	—

Public housing developments in Lawrence

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
Edgewood Homes Public Housing	219	$209	—
Babcock Place Public Housing	145	$290	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lawrence

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
Autumn Run Apts LIHTC	64	—	—
9-del Lofts LIHTC	43	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Douglas County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Douglas County: studio $895, 1-BR $1,006, 2-BR $1,182, 3-BR $1,644, 4-BR $1,983.

Full FMR table for Douglas County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Lawrence

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.