Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Olathe, KS
There are 28 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Olathe with roughly 2,744 assisted units — including 21 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 19 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $398 to $553 per month. Median reported wait: about 17 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Olathe
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Olathe
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 384 | — | — |
| Clarion Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 220 | — | — |
| Bluffs of Olathe LIHTC | 216 | — | — |
| Fieldstone Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 195 | — | — |
| Jefferson Place Apts LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Olathe Good Samaritan Towers & College Way LIHTCPB Section 8 | 172 | — | — |
| Good Samaritan Towers & Village -ot PB Section 8 | 149 | $450 | — |
| Parkview Manor Public Housing | 130 | $553 | 17 mo |
| Indian Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 116 | — | — |
| Torries Chase LIHTCPB Section 8 | 99 | — | — |
| Gardens at Creekside LIHTCPB Section 8 | 87 | — | — |
| Terrace Apts LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Park Seven Apartments PB Section 8 | 75 | $543 | — |
| Poplar Court Apartments Llc PB Section 8 | 65 | $398 | — |
| Ridgeview Village Ii, Inc. §202 Senior | 65 | $491 | — |
| Oak Ridge Park Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Blackbob Court Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Virginia Lane Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Blackbob Court Townhomes I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Park North Cooperative PB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Ridgeview Village, Inc. §202 Senior | 42 | $420 | — |
| Oak Ridge Park Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Blackbob Court Townhomes Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Brentwood Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Covington Pointe Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Good Samaritan Towers & Village -cw PB Section 8 | 22 | $437 | — |
| Covington Pointe I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Lakemary Center Homes, Inc. PB Section 8 | 14 | $449 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Olathe (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 384 | — | — |
| Clarion Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 220 | — | — |
| Fieldstone Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 195 | — | — |
| Olathe Good Samaritan Towers & College Way LIHTCPB Section 8 | 172 | — | — |
| Good Samaritan Towers & Village -ot PB Section 8 | 149 | $450 | — |
| Indian Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 116 | — | — |
| Torries Chase LIHTCPB Section 8 | 99 | — | — |
| Gardens at Creekside LIHTCPB Section 8 | 87 | — | — |
| Park Seven Apartments PB Section 8 | 75 | $543 | — |
| Poplar Court Apartments Llc PB Section 8 | 65 | $398 | — |
| Oak Ridge Park Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Blackbob Court Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Blackbob Court Townhomes I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Park North Cooperative PB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Oak Ridge Park Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Olathe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Manor Public Housing | 130 | $553 | 17 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Olathe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffs of Olathe LIHTC | 216 | — | — |
| Jefferson Place Apts LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Terrace Apts LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Virginia Lane Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Johnson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Johnson County: studio $1,095, 1-BR $1,197, 2-BR $1,358, 3-BR $1,769, 4-BR $2,103.
Full FMR table for Johnson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Olathe
- 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
- Gardner, KS
- Lenexa, KS
- Wichita, KS
- Kansas City, KS
- Topeka, KS
- Overland Park, KS
- Shawnee, KS
- Lawrence, KS
- Hutchinson, KS
- Manhattan, KS
- Salina, KS
- Leavenworth, KS
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.