Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Tahlequah, OK
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Tahlequah with roughly 762 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $288 to $379 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Tahlequah
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Tahlequah
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Hills Apts LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Garden Walk of Tahlequah PB Section 8 | 127 | $338 | — |
| Tahlequah Terrace LIHTC | 118 | — | — |
| Wood Terrace Apts LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Wisdom Keepers LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Ozark Ridge Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Stonebrook Park of Tahlequah LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Ozark Ridge Affordable Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Mission Village of Tahlequah LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Redbud Housing PB Section 8 | 24 | $289 | — |
| Savannah Park of Tahlequah LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Sequoyah Heights PB Section 8 | 24 | $334 | — |
| Autumn Heights PB Section 8 | 23 | $314 | — |
| Community Action Senior Housing §202 Senior | 22 | $379 | — |
| New Seasons §811 | 14 | $288 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Tahlequah (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Walk of Tahlequah PB Section 8 | 127 | $338 | — |
| Ozark Ridge Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Stonebrook Park of Tahlequah LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Ozark Ridge Affordable Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Mission Village of Tahlequah LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Redbud Housing PB Section 8 | 24 | $289 | — |
| Sequoyah Heights PB Section 8 | 24 | $334 | — |
| Autumn Heights PB Section 8 | 23 | $314 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Tahlequah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Hills Apts LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Tahlequah Terrace LIHTC | 118 | — | — |
| Wood Terrace Apts LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Wisdom Keepers LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Savannah Park of Tahlequah LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Cherokee County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cherokee County: studio $764, 1-BR $769, 2-BR $948, 3-BR $1,215, 4-BR $1,255.
Full FMR table for Cherokee County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Tahlequah
- 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
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Tulsa, OK
- Shawnee, OK
- Norman, OK
- Muskogee, OK
- Edmond, OK
- Lawton, OK
- Mcalester, OK
- Broken Arrow, OK
- Ada, OK
- Bartlesville, OK
- Enid, OK
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.