Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
19 affordable buildings in 63901 · 2 more within 12 mi
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 has 19 income-restricted buildings: 13 tax credit, 2 public housing, 2 Section 8, 4 senior, and 3 usda rural. 2 more are listed within 12 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 63901
South Tower
445 N 2nd St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
289 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Poplar Bluff
- Residents waited about 8 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Poplar Bluff
423 N G St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
286 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Poplar Bluff
- Residents waited about 7 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Brent B Tinnin Apartments
2049 Greenwood Dr, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
48 units · Studio–1 BR · People with disabilities
New Beginnings Apartments
3005 Warrior Ln, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
10 units · 9 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Oakgrove Apartments
1295 Velma St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
44 units · 1–2 BR
- 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Bluff View Manor
1295 Velma St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
24 units · 1 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Trailwood Apts
2800 Crestwood Dr, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
12 units · 2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
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Rents and income limits in 63901
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $970/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $38,800/yr
- Renters in 63901 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 49%
Income limits (2026)
Butler County, MO area · median family income $70,000. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely 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.
| Size | 63901 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $720 | $710 |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $735 |
| 2 bedrooms | $970 | $962 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,259 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,264 |
Wider area = Butler County, MO. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $960 (63945) to $970 (63962).
Census figures for 63901 (2020–2024 average): median rent $791. Median household income $51,152. 37% of homes are rented. 49% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 22% 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 63901's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 63901Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 have openings?
These lists for Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901?
Use the phone number on each building card in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901?
In Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 63901?
This directory lists 19 income-restricted buildings in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 63901?
Yes — this page also lists 2 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 (within about 12 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901?
Most income-restricted buildings in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 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 Poplar Bluff, MO 63901?
For many programs in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, 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 long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901?
There is no single waiting list for Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists public housing, project-based Section 8, tax-credit apartments in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 is $970 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.
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Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.
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