Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Poplar Bluff, MO
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Poplar Bluff with roughly 1,014 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $290 to $337 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Poplar Bluff
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Poplar Bluff
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tower Public Housing | 289 | $337 | 7 mo |
| Poplar Bluff Public Housing | 286 | $326 | 8 mo |
| Brent B Tinnin Apts PB Section 8 | 48 | $290 | — |
| Oakview Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Poplar Bluff Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| South Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Oak Grove Apts LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Vine Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Idlewild LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Oakview Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Bluff Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Bluff View Manor LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Holly Trail Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| New Beginnings Apartments §811 | 9 | — | — |
| 1408 Vine St LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| Broadway 2 LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 1037 Nooney St LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Poplar Bluff (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent B Tinnin Apts PB Section 8 | 48 | $290 | — |
| Poplar Bluff Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| South Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Vine Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Oakview Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Poplar Bluff
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tower Public Housing | 289 | $337 | 7 mo |
| Poplar Bluff Public Housing | 286 | $326 | 8 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Poplar Bluff
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakview Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Oak Grove Apts LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Idlewild LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Bluff Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Bluff View Manor LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Holly Trail Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| 1408 Vine St LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| Broadway 2 LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 1037 Nooney St LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Butler County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Butler County: studio $660, 1-BR $682, 2-BR $895, 3-BR $1,194, 4-BR $1,199.
Full FMR table for Butler County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Poplar Bluff
- 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
- Kansas City, MO
- St Louis, MO
- Saint Louis, MO
- Springfield, MO
- Independence, MO
- Joplin, MO
- Columbia, MO
- Saint Joseph, MO
- Jefferson City, MO
- St Joseph, MO
- Grandview, MO
- Branson, MO
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.