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Kansas City Housing Authority

Name: Kansas City Housing Authority
Address: 1124 N 9th St, Kansas City, KS, 66101, US
Telephone: 9132813300

1124 N 9th St, Kansas City, KS, 66101

Information verified November 4, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 14 hr ago

About This Property

Kansas City Housing Authority operates 3,726 public housing units throughout Kansas City, Kansas in Wyandotte County. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The authority provides rental assistance and housing options for eligible residents.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Multiple

The waiting list is currently open until further notice; however, waiting lists for specific communities or bedroom sizes may be closed. Unconfirmed preferences exist which may move applicants up the waiting list. Declining two invitations to apply will remove the application from the waitlist.

Last verified February 11, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Opened August 30, 2023

Closed September 1, 2023

Apply: Online

The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waiting list is currently closed with no announced reopening date. When open, applications were accepted online. Preferences include Foster Youth to Independence (FYI), Working Families, Local Residency in Kansas City, Kansas, Homeless, Victims of Domestic Violence, and Military affiliation. Applicants must be 18 or older, and 2000 selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery based on preferences.

Last verified April 10, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated November 4, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

3726

Fair Market Rent - Wyandotte County, KS

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$985
1 Bedroom	$1,098
2 Bedroom	$1,258
3 Bedroom	$1,645
4 Bedroom	$1,931

Income Limits - Wyandotte County, KS

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $18,200
Very Low (50%): $30,350
Low (80%): $48,550

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $20,800
Very Low (50%): $34,650
Low (80%): $55,450

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $23,400
Very Low (50%): $39,000
Low (80%): $62,400

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $43,300
Low (80%): $69,300

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $46,800
Low (80%): $74,850

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $50,250
Low (80%): $80,400

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $53,700
Low (80%): $85,950

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $57,200
Low (80%): $91,500

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$18,200	$30,350	$48,550
2 Persons	$20,800	$34,650	$55,450
3 Persons	$23,400	$39,000	$62,400
4 Persons	$26,500	$43,300	$69,300
5 Persons	$31,040	$46,800	$74,850
6 Persons	$35,580	$50,250	$80,400
7 Persons	$40,120	$53,700	$85,950
8 Persons	$44,660	$57,200	$91,500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Kansas City, KS?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Wyandotte County, KS is: $985 (Studio), $1098 (1BR), $1258 (2BR), $1645 (3BR), $1931 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Kansas City Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Kansas City Housing Authority have?+

Kansas City Housing Authority has a total of 3726 housing units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Wyandotte County, KS?+

For a 4-person household in Wyandotte County, KS, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $43,300, Low Income (80% AMI): $69,300. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Kansas City Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Kansas City Housing Authority?+

Kansas City Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 9132813300, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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