Rice County Affordable Housing Availability

As of November, 2025, there are 8 Affordable Housing units currently available in Rice County. There are 2 local Housing Authorities serving Rice County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.

HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING RICE COUNTY

Sterling Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 46 Units Available in the Sterling Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Sterling Housing Authority Serves the Sterling, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 46 Units Available in the Sterling Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing U...

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Lyons Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 86 Units Available in the Lyons Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Lyons Housing Authority Serves the Lyons, Metropolitan Area.

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Fair Market Rent

The Lyons Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

Rice County, KS Fair Market Rent:

Studio

$633

1 Bedroom

$730

2 Bedrooms

$882

3 Bedrooms

$1,243

4 Bedrooms

$1,244

Income Limit

Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Rice County for 2025.

Rice County, KS Income Limit:

1 Person

$53,400

2 Persons

$61,000

3 Persons

$68,650

4 Persons

$76,250

5 Persons

$82,350