This housing agency serves Manhattan, Kansas.
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| Closed: Manhattan Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Manhattan Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
The Manhattan Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Please check back for future openings.
The Manhattan Housing Authority (MHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.The MHA offers three Public Housing communities with 229 units for families and senior/disabled individuals.There are three ways to apply:
Manhattan Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 539 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
300 North 5th Street, Manhattan, KS
(785) 776-8588Section 8 Application Checklist
DownloadKeep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online
Manhattan Housing Authority serves 356 low-income households. The agency manages 288 Housing Choice Vouchers and 155 public housing units.
Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 76 percent of households served by Manhattan Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Manhattan Housing Authority households.
Working adults head 121 households and make up 34 percent of households served by Manhattan Housing Authority.
There are 231 female-headed renter households living in Manhattan Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 65% of those served by the Manhattan Housing Authority.
| Black | 100 |
| Native American | 4 |
| Asian-Pacific Islander | 11 |
| White | 203 |
| Hispanic | 39 |
There are 89 households headed by seniors served by the Manhattan Housing Authority. Senior households are 25% of households in Manhattan Housing Authority housing.
There are 81 persons with disabilities living in Manhattan Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 23% of households served by the Manhattan Housing Authority.
The Manhattan Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.
HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.
Manhattan Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on January 25, 2026 and closed on January 25, 2026.
Affordable housing is for both families and individuals.
There is no requirement to have family members or children to live in affordable housing. Single persons are eligible for housing.Lela Mima says:
"I love that this website lets you know where Section 8 will be open, and you have choices to pick where to apply. Thank you Affordable Housing Online!"