Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Saint Joseph, MO
There are 22 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Saint Joseph with roughly 1,284 assisted units — including 17 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $240 to $399 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Saint Joseph
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Saint Joseph
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis/king Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 157 | — | — |
| 36th and Pickett Public Housing | 155 | $399 | 8 mo |
| Wesley Sr Towers PB Section 8 | 110 | $300 | — |
| Village East Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 107 | $374 | — |
| Brookdale East Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | — | — |
| Museum Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | $305 | — |
| St. Francis Apartments PB Section 8 | 96 | $389 | — |
| Northwood Terrace PB Section 8 | 86 | $377 | — |
| East Ridge Manor PB Section 8 | 80 | $378 | — |
| Chilton Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | $308 | — |
| St. Francis Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $353 | — |
| Woodbine Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Saint Charles Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| King Hill Addition §202 Senior | 24 | $348 | — |
| Meadow Creek PB Section 8 | 15 | $323 | — |
| Keystone Place §811 | 14 | $306 | — |
| Sheltering Arms Apartments §811 | 14 | $279 | — |
| The Maples §811 | 14 | $240 | — |
| St. Francis Apartments PB Section 8 | 12 | $361 | — |
| Museum Hill Rehab 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Museum Hill Rehab 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Museum Hill PB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Saint Joseph (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis/king Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 157 | — | — |
| Wesley Sr Towers PB Section 8 | 110 | $300 | — |
| Village East Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 107 | $374 | — |
| Brookdale East Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | — | — |
| Museum Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | $305 | — |
| St. Francis Apartments PB Section 8 | 96 | $389 | — |
| Northwood Terrace PB Section 8 | 86 | $377 | — |
| East Ridge Manor PB Section 8 | 80 | $378 | — |
| Chilton Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | $308 | — |
| St. Francis Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $353 | — |
| Woodbine Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Saint Charles Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Meadow Creek PB Section 8 | 15 | $323 | — |
| St. Francis Apartments PB Section 8 | 12 | $361 | — |
| Museum Hill Rehab 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Saint Joseph
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36th and Pickett Public Housing | 155 | $399 | 8 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Buchanan County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Buchanan County: studio $774, 1-BR $832, 2-BR $1,077, 3-BR $1,363, 4-BR $1,566.
Full FMR table for Buchanan County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Saint Joseph
- 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
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- Springfield, MO
- Independence, MO
- Joplin, MO
- Columbia, MO
- Jefferson City, MO
- Poplar Bluff, MO
- Grandview, MO
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.