Switzer Valley 4-Plex's — Income-Restricted Housing in Shawnee, KS 66203

4709 Switzer St, Merriam, KS 66203

Tax credit

8 units · 2 BR

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How to apply

  1. No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

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Opened
1987
Bedrooms
8 2 bedrooms

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Rents and income limits in 66203

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,540/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$61,600/yr
Renters in 66203 paying 30% or more of income on rent
47%

Income limits (2026)

Kansas City, MO-KS area · median family income $113,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$23,800$39,700$63,500
2$27,200$45,400$72,600
3$30,600$51,050$81,650
4$34,000$56,700$90,700
5$38,680$61,250$98,000
6$44,360$65,800$105,250
7$50,040$70,350$112,500
8$55,720$74,850$119,750

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size66203Wider area
Studio$1,250$1,257
1 bedroom$1,360$1,366
2 bedrooms$1,540$1,546
3 bedrooms$2,010$2,020
4 bedrooms$2,410$2,419

Wider area = Kansas City, MO-KS. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,300 (66106) to $2,320 (66207).

Census figures for 66203 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,244. Median household income $75,869. 36% of homes are rented. 47% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 19% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 66203's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 66203

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Switzer Valley 4-Plex's?

No phone is listed for Switzer Valley 4-Plex's. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.

Is Switzer Valley 4-Plex's Section 8 housing?

Switzer Valley 4-Plex's is listed as income-restricted housing in Shawnee, KS 66203 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.

How many units are at Switzer Valley 4-Plex's?

Public records list 8 units at Switzer Valley 4-Plex's in Shawnee, KS 66203. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Switzer Valley 4-Plex's?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 66203 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Switzer Valley 4-Plex's?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Switzer Valley 4-Plex's in Shawnee, KS 66203. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Shawnee, KS 66203?

Most income-restricted buildings in Shawnee, KS 66203 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $39,700, and $56,700 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($63,500 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Shawnee, KS 66203?

For many programs in Shawnee, KS 66203, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $39,700 a year for 1 person and $56,700 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $63,500 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Shawnee, KS 66203?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Shawnee, KS 66203, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Shawnee, KS 66203 is $1,540 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Switzer Valley 4-Plex's take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Switzer Valley 4-Plex's has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Shawnee, KS 66203 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Switzer Valley 4-Plex's.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.