Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mcalester, OK
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mcalester with roughly 956 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $202 to $413 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Mcalester
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mcalester
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rental Public Housing | 125 | $338 | 3 mo |
| Park Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 119 | $202 | — |
| Mcalester Plaza PB Section 8 | 100 | $250 | — |
| Rental Public Housing | 86 | $404 | 4 mo |
| Aldridge Accommodated Living LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Rental Public Housing | 63 | $345 | 3 mo |
| Parkway Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Katy Station LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| West Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Cottage Park Mcalester LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Westside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Legends of Hickory Ridge Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Rental Public Housing | 36 | $413 | — |
| Legends at Hickory Ridge Mcalester I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Legends at Hickory Ridge Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Rock Ridge Apartments §811 | 14 | $320 | — |
| Sue Littlejohn House §811 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Mcalester (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 119 | $202 | — |
| Mcalester Plaza PB Section 8 | 100 | $250 | — |
| Parkway Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| West Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Cottage Park Mcalester LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Westside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Legends of Hickory Ridge Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Legends at Hickory Ridge Mcalester I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Legends at Hickory Ridge Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Mcalester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rental Public Housing | 125 | $338 | 3 mo |
| Rental Public Housing | 86 | $404 | 4 mo |
| Rental Public Housing | 63 | $345 | 3 mo |
| Rental Public Housing | 36 | $413 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mcalester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldridge Accommodated Living LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Katy Station LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Pittsburg County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Pittsburg County: studio $651, 1-BR $787, 2-BR $944, 3-BR $1,256, 4-BR $1,584.
Full FMR table for Pittsburg County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Mcalester
- 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
- Hartshorne, OK
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Tulsa, OK
- Shawnee, OK
- Norman, OK
- Muskogee, OK
- Edmond, OK
- Lawton, OK
- Broken Arrow, OK
- Ada, OK
- Bartlesville, OK
- Enid, OK
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.