Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Salina, KS
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Salina with roughly 865 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $351 to $425 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Salina
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Salina
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salina Chapel Ridge Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Johnstown Towers Apts PB Section 8 | 91 | $397 | — |
| Salina Chapel Ridge Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Pioneer President's Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Lee Hardware Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Lee Hardware Lofts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| The Reserves at Prairie Glen I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| The Reserves at Prairie Glen Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Willow Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Oakdale Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | 46 | $368 | — |
| Market Place - Saline PB Section 8 | 42 | $414 | — |
| Smoky Hill Villa PB Section 8 | 38 | $351 | — |
| Market Place - Saline PB Section 8 | 34 | $366 | — |
| Hawthorne LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Habitat Ii PB Section 8 | 18 | $425 | — |
| Heritage at Hawthorne Village Ii LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Salina (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salina Chapel Ridge Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Johnstown Towers Apts PB Section 8 | 91 | $397 | — |
| Salina Chapel Ridge Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Pioneer President's Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Lee Hardware Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Lee Hardware Lofts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| The Reserves at Prairie Glen I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| The Reserves at Prairie Glen Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Willow Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Oakdale Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | 46 | $368 | — |
| Market Place - Saline PB Section 8 | 42 | $414 | — |
| Smoky Hill Villa PB Section 8 | 38 | $351 | — |
| Market Place - Saline PB Section 8 | 34 | $366 | — |
| Hawthorne LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Habitat Ii PB Section 8 | 18 | $425 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Salina
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage at Hawthorne Village Ii LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Saline County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Saline County: studio $1,168, 1-BR $1,220, 2-BR $1,600, 3-BR $1,937, 4-BR $2,119.
Full FMR table for Saline County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Salina
- 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
- Wichita, KS
- Kansas City, KS
- Topeka, KS
- Olathe, KS
- Overland Park, KS
- Shawnee, KS
- Lenexa, KS
- Lawrence, KS
- Hutchinson, KS
- Manhattan, KS
- Leavenworth, KS
- Pittsburg, KS
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.