Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Paola, KS
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Paola with roughly 459 assisted units — including 10 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 $418 to $474 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Paola
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Paola
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Vista Public Housing | 90 | $474 | 4 mo |
| Applewood Country Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Applewood Or Paola Country Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Applewood PB Section 8 | 46 | $418 | — |
| Paola Seniors Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Paola Sundance Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Paola Sundance Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Paola Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Sunflower Apts Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Osage Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Lakemary Center, Inc. PB Section 8 | 16 | $449 | — |
| Lmc Developmental Services Inc. PB Section 8 | 15 | $430 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Paola (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applewood Country Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Applewood Or Paola Country Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Applewood PB Section 8 | 46 | $418 | — |
| Paola Seniors Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Paola Sundance Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Paola Sundance Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Paola Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Osage Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Lakemary Center, Inc. PB Section 8 | 16 | $449 | — |
| Lmc Developmental Services Inc. PB Section 8 | 15 | $430 | — |
Public housing developments in Paola
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Vista Public Housing | 90 | $474 | 4 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Paola
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Apts Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Miami County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Miami County: studio $1,095, 1-BR $1,197, 2-BR $1,358, 3-BR $1,769, 4-BR $2,103.
Full FMR table for Miami County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Paola
- 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
- Louisburg, KS
- Osawatomie, KS
- Wichita, KS
- Kansas City, KS
- Topeka, KS
- Olathe, KS
- Overland Park, KS
- Shawnee, KS
- Lenexa, KS
- Lawrence, KS
- Hutchinson, KS
- Manhattan, KS
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.