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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Kansas City

Kansas City, MO has 416 affordable and income-based rental properties totaling more than 18,000 units across the city. Of the properties with available inspection data, the majority earned excellent or good ratings, giving renters a strong range of quality options to consider.

416
Properties
18,238
Total units
83/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability

Affordability

Kansas City, MO has 82 HUD-assisted and income-based properties totaling 6,597 units, giving renters a substantial range of subsidized options across the city.

Census ACS
🛡️ Safety
1,557 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Kansas City Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 1,557 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 75 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Kansas City

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Kansas City averages a Walk Score of 75 (Very Walkable), a Transit Score of 46 (Some Transit), and a Bike Score of 47. These scores reflect conditions near the 82 HUD-assisted properties in the city, and individual locations may vary.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
168 schools · 32 districts

Schools

Kansas City is served by 168 schools across 32 districts, including 98 elementary, 28 middle, 40 high schools, and 2 other schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living

Cost of Living in Kansas City, MO

Understanding your housing costs in context helps you plan. Kansas City has a range of HUD-assisted, Section 8, and LIHTC options across its 82 properties and 6,597 units, giving renters meaningful choices at income-based price points.

No median household income figure is available in our current data for Kansas City, MO. For local income benchmarks, the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD's income limits tool are reliable free resources.

  • Affordable rental inventory: 6,597 income-based units across 82 properties citywide
  • Rent structure: Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are tied to area median income (AMI) limits, not market rates
  • Utility considerations: Some assisted properties include utilities in rent; confirm with each property during your search
BEA / BLS
🌊 Environment & risk

Environmental Exposure

All 82 HUD-assisted properties in Kansas City have been mapped for flood risk. Only 2 of those properties fall within a high-risk flood zone, meaning the vast majority of affordable housing stock here carries low flood exposure.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 83/100(79 of 416 scored)
90+ (47)70–89 (21)60–69 (2)<60 (9)No score (337)

416 properties on the map

Top-rated properties

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Your rights & resources

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A Closer Look at Affordable Housing in Kansas City, MO

Kansas City has a notable footprint of HUD-assisted and income-based rental housing, with 82 properties and 6,597 total units across the city. Our in-depth guide is.

Of the 79 properties with inspection scores on file, 47 rated excellent and 21 rated good -- a strong showing for the portfolio overall. Only 9 properties fell into the poor range.

On flood risk, nearly all properties have been mapped: just 2 of 82 carry a high-risk designation, which is worth factoring in when comparing specific addresses.

Getting around without a car is reasonably practical in much of the city. According to Walk Score, Kansas City earns a score of 75 (Very Walkable) and a transit score of 46 (Some Transit).

For families researching schools, the NCES Common Core of Data counts 168 public schools across 32 districts serving the area, including 98 elementary, 28 middle, and 40 high schools.

On public safety, the Kansas City Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 472 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Renters are encouraged to look at conditions in specific neighborhoods when narrowing down a search.

Eligibility & how to apply

Missouri income limits (2026)Missouri public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Missouri

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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