How many low income apartments are in Mexico, MO?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Mexico with approximately 447 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Mexico?

Tenant-paid rents in Mexico's assisted buildings typically range from about $349 to $353 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 Mexico?

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 Mexico?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Audrain County: about $690/mo for one-bedroom and $888/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mexico, MO

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mexico with roughly 447 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $349 to $353 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.

assisted properties

447

subsidized units

$351

typical rent

8 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Mexico

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mexico

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Mexico Public Housing	202	$353	8 mo
Mexico Meadows LIHTC	64	—	—
Mexico Housing for the Elderly PB Section 8	48	$349	—
Teal Lake Village LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Berkshire Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	29	—	—
Mexico Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Country Place LIHTC	17	—	—
Mexico I Apts LIHTC	15	—	—
Rosewood - Mexico Apts LIHTC	12	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Mexico (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
Mexico Housing for the Elderly PB Section 8	48	$349	—
Teal Lake Village LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Berkshire Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	29	—	—
Mexico Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—

Public housing developments in Mexico

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
Mexico Public Housing	202	$353	8 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mexico

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
Mexico Meadows LIHTC	64	—	—
Country Place LIHTC	17	—	—
Mexico I Apts LIHTC	15	—	—
Rosewood - Mexico Apts LIHTC	12	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Audrain County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Audrain County: studio $660, 1-BR $690, 2-BR $888, 3-BR $1,141, 4-BR $1,239.

Full FMR table for Audrain County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Mexico

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.