Affordable Housing In Kansas City
Wyandotte County,
Kansas
56 Low Income Apartment Communities In Kansas City
Section 8 Vouchers, Apartments, and Waiting Lists in Kansas City, Kansas
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
Households who qualify for these programs may also qualify for Project-Based Section 8, which contributes rental assistance payments directly to private landlords on behalf of low-income tenants. Eligibility for the project-based program is similar to the voucher programs, but waiting list and application policies will vary depending on the landlord.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Kansas City, Kansas
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Kansas City Kansas Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Homeownership Voucher; Public Housing Homeownership; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Mainstream Voucher |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Kansas City, Kansas
There are 56 low income housing apartment communities offering 4,695 affordable apartments for rent in Kansas City, Kansas.
Income Based Apartments in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City features 3,380 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Kansas City, Kansas
There are 1,271 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Kansas City.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Kansas City, Kansas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Kansas City landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Kansas City.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Kansas City, Kansas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $927 and $1,133.
2022 Kansas City, Kansas Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, Kansas Fair Market Rent | $762 | $875 | $1,030 | $1,365 | $1,569 |
| Kansas City, Kansas Payment Standard Range | $686 to $838 | $788 to $963 | $927 to $1,133 | $1,229 to $1,502 | $1,412 to $1,726 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Kansas City, KS Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 56 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 4,695 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 3,380 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 42.15% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.63 |
| Average Household Size | 2.70 |
| Median Household Income | $38,749 ±$969 |
| Median Rent | $779 ±$17 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 49.03% ± 2.25pp |
| Total Population | 148,855 |
Population and Household Demographics
Kansas City is a city in Wyandotte County, Kansas with a population of 148,855. There are 54,629 households in the city with an average household size of 2.70 persons. 42.15% of households in Kansas City are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Kansas City
The median gross income for households in Kansas City is $38,749 a year, or $3,229 a month. The median rent for the city is $779 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Kansas City, a household making less than $2,597 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 49.03% of households who rent are overburdened in Kansas City.
Area Median Income In Kansas City
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Kansas City, the AMI is calculated from all households within Wyandotte County.
In Kansas City, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $86,600
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Kansas City
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Kansas City
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Kansas City AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$18,200 | $20,800 | $23,400 | $26,500 | $31,040 | $35,580 | $40,120 | $44,660 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Kansas City AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$30,350 | $34,650 | $39,000 | $43,300 | $46,800 | $50,250 | $53,700 | $57,200 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Kansas City AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$48,550 | $55,450 | $62,400 | $69,300 | $74,850 | $80,400 | $85,950 | $91,500 |
