Topeka Housing Authority

2010 SE California Ave., Topeka, KS, 66607
(785) 357-8842



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About Topeka Housing Authority

THA owns and rents a total of 744 efficiency, one, two, three, four, and five bedroom units located in nine complexes. Opportunities include housing for seniors, families with children, couples, and single adults.

Additional Information

The Section 8 wait list appears to be open. Contact the office for an application if you are interested.



Mission Statement

Our Mission is to successfully provide accessible affordable housing. Success is defined as: 1) putting applicants, tenants, and participants first; 2) market competitiveness; and 3) fiscal strength and integrity.

Program Summary for Topeka Housing Authority

Topeka Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Topeka Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 744 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Topeka Housing Authority administered a total of 1,335 Section 8 Vouchers. Topeka Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Topeka Housing Authority is located at 2010 SE California Ave., Topeka, KS, 66607 and serves the city of Topeka. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Topeka Housing Authority at, (785) 357-8842 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Topeka Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 9
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 1,335
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 744
Waiting list for the Topeka Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Shawnee County, KS

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Shawnee County, KS:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $27,200
  • $31,100
  • $35,000
  • $38,850
  • $42,000
  • $45,100
  • $48,200
  • $51,300
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $16,350
  • $18,650
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $43,550
  • $49,750
  • $55,950
  • $62,150
  • $67,150
  • $72,100
  • $77,100
  • $82,050

2017 Fair Market Rents for Shawnee County, KS

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Shawnee County, KS:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$482 $576 $760 $1028 $1244



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Valley Falls Housing Authority Valley Falls Housing Authority Valley Falls KS N/A N/A Open 23.38 Miles Contact
Lawrence / Douglas County Housing Authority Lawrence / Douglas County Housing Authority Lawrence KS 762 369 Open 23.61 Miles Contact
Holton Housing Authority Holton Housing Authority Holton KS N/A N/A Open 29.95 Miles Contact
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation Housing East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation Housing Ottawa KS N/A N/A Open 36.14 Miles Contact
Wamego Housing Authority Wamego Housing Authority Wamego KS N/A N/A Open 37.53 Miles Contact
Bonner Springs Housing Authority Bonner Springs Housing Authority Bonner Springs KS N/A N/A Open 40.88 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Topeka Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
744
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Shawnee County Quick Facts

Population: 178,406
Persons Per Household: 2.4
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 21.6%
Homeownership Rate: 64.4%
Housing Units: 79,223
Yearly Income Per Person: $26,057
Median Household Income: $48,451