Subsidized Housing

Subsidized housing helps people with low incomes rent housing they can afford. In most cases they pay no more than 30 percent of their income for rent and utilities.
KCHA owns and manages nearly all of this housing. It includes more than 80 properties, many of which have on-site social services. They do not take Section 8 vouchers.
Types of Housing – Some properties mostly serve families; others are open only to seniors and people with disabilities.
Eligibility – Tenants must meet income, age, and suitability guidelines.
How to Apply – You can apply online to live in subsidized housing using.
Application Changes – If your application details change, you must report the changes to KCHA as soon as you can.
Waiting List – KCHA selects most households from 2 main types of waiting lists: regional lists and site-based lists.
If you already rent housing from KCHA, visit the Residents section of this site.