Olsen West — Income-Restricted Housing in Sedalia, MO 65301

883 Olsen Rd, Sedalia, MO 65301

Tax creditSection 8Seniors

52 units · 1 BR

Leasing office: (660) 827-2484Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (660) 827-2484 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1978
Bedrooms
52 1 bedroom
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 96/100 (Sep 2026) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.

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Rents and income limits in 65301

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,080/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$43,200/yr
Renters in 65301 paying 30% or more of income on rent
45%

Income limits (2026)

Pettis County, MO area · median family income $75,500. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$16,300$27,150$43,400
2$21,640$31,000$49,600
3$27,320$34,900$55,800
4$33,000$38,750$62,000
5$38,680$41,850$67,000
6$44,360$44,950$71,950
7$48,050$48,050$76,900
8$51,150$51,150$81,850

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.

Size65301Wider area
Studio$820$816
1 bedroom$830$821
2 bedrooms$1,080$1,068
3 bedrooms$1,420$1,403
4 bedrooms$1,540$1,521

Wider area = Pettis County, MO. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,000 (65332) to $1,430 (65334).

Census figures for 65301 (2020–2024 average): median rent $884. Median household income $58,064. 34% of homes are rented. 45% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 23% 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 65301's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 65301

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Olsen West?

Call (660) 827-2484 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Olsen West in Sedalia, MO 65301. These records do not show openings.

Is Olsen West Section 8 housing?

Olsen West is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.

How many units are at Olsen West?

Public records list 52 units at Olsen West in Sedalia, MO 65301. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Olsen West?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 65301 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 Olsen West?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Olsen West in Sedalia, MO 65301. 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 Sedalia, MO 65301?

Most income-restricted buildings in Sedalia, MO 65301 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 $27,150, and $38,750 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($43,400 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 Sedalia, MO 65301?

For many programs in Sedalia, MO 65301, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $27,150 a year for 1 person and $38,750 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $43,400 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 Sedalia, MO 65301?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Sedalia, MO 65301, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Sedalia, MO 65301 is $1,080 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 Olsen West take Section 8 vouchers?

Olsen West is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.

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.