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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Leavenworth, KS

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Leavenworth County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Leavenworth, KS.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Leavenworth County, KS$103,100Very Low Income (50%)$36,100$41,250$46,400$51,550$55,700
Extremely Low Income (30%)$21,700$24,800$27,900$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $57,750$66,000$74,250$82,500$89,100

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Leavenworth, KS

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Leavenworth, KS. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Leavenworth, KS Leavenworth County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$985Estimated $295.50 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1098Estimated $329.40 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1258Estimated $377.40 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1645Estimated $493.50 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Leavenworth, KS

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Ridge Top Apartments

201 Riverview Ave
Leavenworth, KS - 66048
Total Apartment Units: 49

Vilas Street Apartments

201 Vilas St
Leavenworth, KS - 66048
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
2 Bedroom apartments 2
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1992

Park Hill Apartments

715 Silver Leaf St
Leavenworth, KS - 66048
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
Years In Service Since: 1996

Oaks Apartments (leavenworth)

740 Silver Leaf St
Leavenworth, KS - 66048
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
Years In Service Since: 1996

Shawnee Plaza Residences

101 S Fourth St
Leavenworth, KS - 66048
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
1 Bedroom apartments 41
2 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2000

Woodland Village

2940 Ralph Bunch Dr
Leavenworth, KS - 66048
Total Apartment Units: 198
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 198
1 Bedroom apartments 30
2 Bedroom apartments 86
3 Bedroom apartments 82
Years In Service Since: 2003

Santa Fe Trail Apartments (jewel Crest)(bond)

815 N Third St
Leavenworth, KS - 66048
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2004

Abernathy Lofts

200 Seneca St
Leavenworth, KS - 66048
Total Apartment Units: 54
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 54
1 Bedroom apartments 40
2 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 2004

Eisenhower Ridge Apartments

231 Lakeside Dr
Leavenworth, KS - 66048
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
Years In Service Since: 2006

State Street Lofts

2622 State St
Leavenworth, KS - 66048
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
2 Bedroom apartments 10
3 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 2011


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Leavenworth, KS

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Leavenworth County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

The Knoll

1124 Shawnee St.
Leavenworth, KS - 66048
Phone: (913) 651-6810
Total Apartment Units: 8
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Woodland Village

2940 Ralph Bunche Drive
Leavenworth, KS - 66048
Phone: 913.651.2611
Total Apartment Units: 198
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in KS?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.