Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri
3822 Summit St, Kansas City, MO, 64111 · ~10,386 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Kansas City, MO (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
Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri served 8,350 households across 10,420 units (80% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.2 people, an average annual income of $15,978, and pays an average of $403 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 8,350 of 10,420 units
- Avg. household income
- $15,978
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $403
- Avg. household size
- 2.2 people
- Households with children
- 41%
- Head of household 62+
- 29%
- Head of household with a disability
- 42%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 46 months
Unit mix: 26% 1-bedroom, 37% 2-bedroom, 36% 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 16 developments with an average score of 91 (High Performer).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEMBERTON HEIGHTS | Kansas City | 100 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jan 2024 |
| GUINOTTE MANOR | Kansas City | 99 High Performer | NSPIRE | Sep 2024 |
| Crooked Creek | Kansas City | 98 High Performer | UPCS | Dec 2022 |
| CARDINAL RIDGE | Kansas City | 98 High Performer | NSPIRE | Sep 2024 |
| WEST BLUFF | Kansas City | 97 High Performer | NSPIRE | Mar 2025 |
| SCATTERED SITES | Kansas City | 91 High Performer | UPCS | Jan 2023 |
| Beacon Park Townhomes | Kansas City | 91 High Performer | NSPIRE | Feb 2026 |
| RIVERVIEW (MROP) | Kansas City | 90 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jan 2024 |
| SCATTERED SITES | Kansas City | 90 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| DUNBAR GARDENS | Kansas City | 90 High Performer | UPCS | Oct 2022 |
| Willow Glen | Kansas City | 89 Standard | NSPIRE | Mar 2025 |
| BRUSH CREEK TOWERS | Kansas City | 89 Standard | NSPIRE | Jan 2026 |
| THERON B. WATKINS | Kansas City | 85 Standard | NSPIRE | Jan 2024 |
| The Cleveland | Kansas City | 85 Standard | NSPIRE | Jul 2025 |
| SCATTERED SITES | Kansas City | 81 Standard | NSPIRE | Jan 2024 |
| North Park Place | Kansas City | 77 Standard | NSPIRE | Jan 2026 |
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 Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
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