How many low income apartments are in Shawnee, KS?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Shawnee with approximately 1,457 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Shawnee?

Tenant-paid rents in Shawnee's assisted buildings typically range from about $377 to $377 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Shawnee?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Shawnee, KS

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Shawnee with roughly 1,457 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $377 to $377 per month.

assisted properties

1,457

subsidized units

$377

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Shawnee

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Shawnee

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Sedona Point LIHTCPB Section 8	352	—	—
Prairie Lakes Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	270	—	—
Shawnee Station LIHTCPB Section 8	228	—	—
Thomasbrook Acquisition LIHTCPB Section 8	195	—	—
Hedge Lane Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	144	—	—
Cottonwood Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	126	—	—
Bluejacket Lodge Apartments PB Section 8	52	$377	—
Wyndam Place Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Shawnee Senior Villas LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Shawnee (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
Sedona Point LIHTCPB Section 8	352	—	—
Prairie Lakes Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	270	—	—
Shawnee Station LIHTCPB Section 8	228	—	—
Thomasbrook Acquisition LIHTCPB Section 8	195	—	—
Hedge Lane Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	144	—	—
Cottonwood Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	126	—	—
Bluejacket Lodge Apartments PB Section 8	52	$377	—
Wyndam Place Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Shawnee Senior Villas LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—

How to apply for subsidized housing in Shawnee

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.

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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.