How many low income apartments are in Liberty, MO?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Liberty with approximately 336 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Liberty?

Tenant-paid rents in Liberty's assisted buildings typically range from about $367 to $433 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 Liberty?

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 Liberty?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Clay County: about $1,197/mo for one-bedroom and $1,358/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Liberty, MO

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Liberty with roughly 336 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $367 to $433 per month.

assisted properties

336

subsidized units

$400

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Liberty

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Liberty

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Landmark Towers LIHTCPB Section 8	64	$433	—
New Beginnings PB Section 8	62	$397	—
Jefferson Park Apts LIHTC	50	—	—
Crestview Village LIHTCPB Section 8	48	$389	—
The Cottages at Bluebird Creek LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
112 E Franklin St LIHTC	21	—	—
The Residences at Liberty Place LIHTC	21	—	—
Immacolata Manor Inc. §811	18	$367	—
Villages of Forest Hills I LIHTC	3	—	—
Villages of Forest Hills I LIHTC	1	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Liberty (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
Landmark Towers LIHTCPB Section 8	64	$433	—
New Beginnings PB Section 8	62	$397	—
Crestview Village LIHTCPB Section 8	48	$389	—
The Cottages at Bluebird Creek LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Liberty

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
Jefferson Park Apts LIHTC	50	—	—
112 E Franklin St LIHTC	21	—	—
The Residences at Liberty Place LIHTC	21	—	—
Villages of Forest Hills I LIHTC	3	—	—
Villages of Forest Hills I LIHTC	1	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Clay County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clay County: studio $1,095, 1-BR $1,197, 2-BR $1,358, 3-BR $1,769, 4-BR $2,103.

Full FMR table for Clay County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Liberty

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.