Kansas City, KS Housing Authority
1124 N 9th St, Kansas City, KS, 66101 · ~3,643 units under management
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.
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).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte Towers | Kansas City | 91 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| Family North | Kansas City | 88 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| West Highrise | Kansas City | 87 Standard | NSPIRE | Apr 2024 |
| East Highrise | Kansas City | 86 Standard | NSPIRE | Apr 2024 |
| Scattered Sites | Kansas City | 75 Standard | NSPIRE | Feb 2024 |
| VAUGHN DALE | Bonner Springs | 70 Standard | NSPIRE | May 2025 |
| Family South | Kansas City | 43 Troubled | NSPIRE | Aug 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.
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.