Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Sikeston, MO
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Sikeston with roughly 542 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $174 to $371 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Sikeston
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Sikeston
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikeston Public Housing | 231 | $353 | 15 mo |
| Wendell Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | $366 | — |
| New Scott Manor Apts PB Section 8 | 72 | $174 | — |
| Sikeston Apartment Phase I PB Section 8 | 32 | $337 | — |
| Sikeston I Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Morehouse Public Housing | 27 | $371 | 10 mo |
| Kathleen Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | $323 | — |
| Stratford Manor Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Westridge Senior Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| 126 N New Madrid St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 1100 W Murray Ln LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 1102 W Murray Ln LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 1302 William St LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Sikeston (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | $366 | — |
| New Scott Manor Apts PB Section 8 | 72 | $174 | — |
| Sikeston Apartment Phase I PB Section 8 | 32 | $337 | — |
| Kathleen Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | $323 | — |
Public housing developments in Sikeston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikeston Public Housing | 231 | $353 | 15 mo |
| Morehouse Public Housing | 27 | $371 | 10 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Sikeston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikeston I Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Stratford Manor Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Westridge Senior Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| 126 N New Madrid St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 1100 W Murray Ln LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 1102 W Murray Ln LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 1302 William St LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Scott County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Scott County: studio $691, 1-BR $709, 2-BR $930, 3-BR $1,145, 4-BR $1,231.
Full FMR table for Scott County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Sikeston
- 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
- Scott City, MO
- Kansas City, MO
- St Louis, MO
- Saint Louis, MO
- Springfield, MO
- Independence, MO
- Joplin, MO
- Columbia, MO
- Saint Joseph, MO
- Jefferson City, MO
- Poplar Bluff, MO
- St Joseph, MO
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.