How many low income apartments are in Liberal, KS?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Liberal with approximately 431 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Liberal?

Tenant-paid rents in Liberal's assisted buildings typically range from about $351 to $376 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 Liberal?

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 Liberal?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Seward County: about $771/mo for one-bedroom and $1,000/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Liberal, KS

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Liberal with roughly 431 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $351 to $376 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.

assisted properties

431

subsidized units

$364

typical rent

3 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Liberal

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Liberal

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Parklane - Conversion Public Housing	99	$376	3 mo
Cottonwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	96	—	—
Cottages of Liberal LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Westkan Apts Iii LIHTC	36	—	—
Flor de Sol I LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Flor de Sol Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
The Village at Liberal LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Liberty Place §811	20	$351	—
Flor de Sol Iii LIHTCPB Section 8	16	—	—
Westkan Apts Iv LIHTC	16	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Liberal (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
Cottonwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	96	—	—
Cottages of Liberal LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Flor de Sol I LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Flor de Sol Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
The Village at Liberal LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Flor de Sol Iii LIHTCPB Section 8	16	—	—

Public housing developments in Liberal

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
Parklane - Conversion Public Housing	99	$376	3 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Liberal

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
Westkan Apts Iii LIHTC	36	—	—
Westkan Apts Iv LIHTC	16	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Seward County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Seward County: studio $733, 1-BR $771, 2-BR $1,000, 3-BR $1,344, 4-BR $1,505.

Full FMR table for Seward County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Liberal

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.