Public housing agency · HUD code KS002
Topeka Housing Authority
Topeka Housing Authority is a public housing authority recorded by HUD under participant code KS002. This profile is built from HUD's own Public Housing Authorities dataset. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing Choice Vouchers
- 1,385
- Public housing units
- 734
- Waiting list
- Status unverified
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,172
Waiting list status
Unknown — check the official site. We have not verified this list, and waiting lists often open for only a few days. Check the authority’s official website or call (785) 286-7277 before you apply.
Programs and size
HUD records this authority as operating a Combined program with 1,385 Housing Choice Voucher units and 734 public housing units.
Where it operates
Federal records place this authority's public housing in Shawnee. Voucher jurisdiction can be broader than the places where an authority owns property, so confirm coverage for your address directly with the authority.
Cities with public housing operated by this authority: Topeka.
Public housing developments
Developments operated by this authority
Public housing developments recorded by HUD under this authority's participant code.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEER CREEK VILLAGE | 2401 SE Colonial Dr, Topeka 66605 | Public Housing Development | 114 total | (785) 286-7277 |
| Echo Ridge | 2000 SE Echoridge Cir, Topeka 66607 | Public Housing Development | 66 total | (785) 286-7277 |
| JACKSON TOWERS | 1122 SW Jackson St, Topeka 66612 | Public Housing Development | 102 total | (785) 286-7277 |
| PINE RIDGE MANOR | 3809 SW 7th St Apt 1, Topeka 66606 | Public Housing Development | 227 total | (785) 286-7277 |
| POLK PLAZA | 1312 SW Polk St, Topeka 66612 | Public Housing Development | 134 total | (785) 286-7277 |
| Tennessee Town II | 1176A SW Lincoln St, Topeka 66604 | Public Housing Development | 16 total | (785) 286-7277 |
| TYLER TOWERS | 600 SW 14th St, Topeka 66612 | Public Housing Development | 75 total | (785) 286-7277 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
FY2026 income limits for Shawnee County
Shawnee County is in HUD’s Topeka, KS MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $98,800).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $34,600 |
| 2 people | $39,550 |
| 3 people | $44,500 |
| 4 people | $49,400 |
| 5 people | $53,400 |
| 6 people | $57,350 |
| 7 people | $61,300 |
| 8 people | $65,250 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,800 | $34,600 | $55,350 |
| 2 people | $23,750 | $39,550 | $63,250 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,500 | $71,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,400 | $79,050 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,400 | $85,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $57,350 | $91,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $61,300 | $98,050 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $65,250 | $104,350 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
How to apply
Contact the authority directly
Using the phone number or website above. Applications are always free — if any site asks you to pay to apply for Section 8, do not pay.
Ask whether the waiting list is open
This is the single question no dataset can answer for you.
Check the income limits
For the county you live in. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or households experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before, and it is rarely published online.
Contact
- Address
- 2010 SE California Ave, Topeka, KS 66607
- Phone
- (785) 286-7277
- tgeorge@tha.gov
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).
Last verified: HUD last refreshed its housing-authority dataset on 18 August 2026; this record was last confirmed in HUD’s data on 22 September 2026; contact details have not yet been checked against the authority’s own website.