Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Shawnee, OK
There are 25 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Shawnee with roughly 1,374 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 19 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $273 to $460 per month. Median reported wait: about 14 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Shawnee
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Shawnee
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rental Public Housing | 265 | $352 | 16 mo |
| Shawnee Tower Public Housing | 177 | $316 | 11 mo |
| Chapel Ridge of Shawnee LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Ashford Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Ashford Place Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Aldridge LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Legacy Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Shawnee Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Shawnee Affordable Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| The Linden's of Shawnee LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| The Aldridge LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| The Linden Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Cottage Park Shawnee LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Kickapoo Run Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Angel's Acres PB Section 8 | 30 | $273 | — |
| Shawnee Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| South Rock Creek Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Southern Pointe LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Margaret Manor §202 Senior | 19 | $460 | — |
| Danas Garden §811 | 15 | $314 | — |
| South Central Housing Inc. §811 | 12 | $390 | — |
| Benton Properties LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Benton Properties LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Benton Properties LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Benton Properties LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Legacy Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Shawnee Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Shawnee Affordable Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| The Linden's of Shawnee LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| The Linden Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Cottage Park Shawnee LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Kickapoo Run Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Angel's Acres PB Section 8 | 30 | $273 | — |
| Shawnee Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| South Rock Creek Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Shawnee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rental Public Housing | 265 | $352 | 16 mo |
| Shawnee Tower Public Housing | 177 | $316 | 11 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Shawnee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Ridge of Shawnee LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Ashford Place Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Aldridge LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| The Aldridge LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Southern Pointe LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Benton Properties LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Benton Properties LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Benton Properties LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Benton Properties LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Pottawatomie County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Pottawatomie County: studio $678, 1-BR $714, 2-BR $937, 3-BR $1,257, 4-BR $1,474.
Full FMR table for Pottawatomie County →
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.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Mcloud, OK
- Tecumseh, OK
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Tulsa, 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.