Low Income & Subsidized Housing in St Joseph, MO
There are 31 subsidized and income-restricted properties in St Joseph with roughly 970 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 31 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in St Joseph
Complete directory of subsidized housing in St Joseph
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Senior Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | — | — |
| Hillcrest Village Apts LIHTC | 107 | — | — |
| Oakridge Apts LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Peach Tree Place LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Robidoux School Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Westchester Village LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| St Joseph Estates Lp LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Windwood Estates LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Townsend & Wall Lofts LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| Lofts at Landmark LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Whittington Estates LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Century Tower Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Pickett Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Chapel Ridge of St Joseph LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| San Regis Apts LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Fourth Street Lofts, Lp LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Alexandria Apts I LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Eugene Field Apts LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Patee Villas LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| 11th St Apts LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| Museum Hill Rehab Project 2 LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| 617 S 14th St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 725 S 14th St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Louis Street Apts LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Museum Hill Rehab Project 1 LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Penn Street Apts LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| St Joseph Historic Partners I LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 1324-26 Buchanan St LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 718 S 14th St LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 719 S 14th St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 9th St Apts LIHTC | — | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in St 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Senior Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | — | — |
| Pickett Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in St Joseph
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Village Apts LIHTC | 107 | — | — |
| Oakridge Apts LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Peach Tree Place LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Robidoux School Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Westchester Village LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| St Joseph Estates Lp LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Windwood Estates LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Townsend & Wall Lofts LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| Lofts at Landmark LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Whittington Estates LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Century Tower Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Chapel Ridge of St Joseph LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| San Regis Apts LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Fourth Street Lofts, Lp LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Alexandria Apts I LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
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 St 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.
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.