Kansas City, KS Housing Authority

1124 N 9th St, Kansas City, KS, 66101 · ~3,643 units under management

Call 9132813300

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Kansas City, KS (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Wyandotte County

Who this agency serves

Kansas City, KS Housing Authority served 2,643 households across 3,643 units (73% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.8 people, an average annual income of $15,708, and pays an average of $374 per month toward rent.

Households served
2,643 of 3,643 units
Avg. household income
$15,708
Avg. rent paid by household
$374
Avg. household size
1.8 people
Households with children
29%
Head of household 62+
39%
Head of household with a disability
42%
Avg. wait to move in
7 months

Unit mix: 52% 1-bedroom, 26% 2-bedroom, 22% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 7 developments with an average score of 77 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
Wyandotte TowersKansas City91 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025
Family NorthKansas City88 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
West HighriseKansas City87 StandardNSPIREApr 2024
East HighriseKansas City86 StandardNSPIREApr 2024
Scattered SitesKansas City75 StandardNSPIREFeb 2024
VAUGHN DALEBonner Springs70 StandardNSPIREMay 2025
Family SouthKansas City43 TroubledNSPIREAug 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Kansas City, KS

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Kansas City, KS Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.