Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ponca City, OK
There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ponca City with roughly 580 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $220 to $347 per month. Median reported wait: about 2 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Ponca City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ponca City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Plaza Public Housing | 175 | $347 | 2 mo |
| Sunset Villas LIHTC | 71 | — | — |
| East Terrace Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $327 | — |
| Willow Creek - Ii LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Paradise Corner PB Section 8 | 56 | $220 | — |
| Copper Ridge Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Waverly Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Highland Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Quail Run Apartments §811 | 22 | $259 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Ponca City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Terrace Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $327 | — |
| Paradise Corner PB Section 8 | 56 | $220 | — |
| Waverly Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Highland Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Ponca City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Plaza Public Housing | 175 | $347 | 2 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ponca City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Villas LIHTC | 71 | — | — |
| Willow Creek - Ii LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Copper Ridge Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Kay County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Kay County: studio $646, 1-BR $714, 2-BR $937, 3-BR $1,250, 4-BR $1,255.
Full FMR table for Kay County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Ponca City
- 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
- Blackwell, OK
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Tulsa, OK
- Shawnee, OK
- Norman, OK
- Muskogee, OK
- Edmond, OK
- Lawton, OK
- Mcalester, OK
- Broken Arrow, OK
- Ada, OK
- Bartlesville, OK
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.