36 South Public Housing Lubbock, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
36 South is a Public Housing community in Lubbock, TX with 36 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $333/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 18 months.
36
total units
100%
occupancy
$333
avg resident rent
18 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1318 52nd St, Lubbock, TX 79412 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,416/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,740/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 22% |
How to apply at 36 South
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1318 52nd St, Lubbock; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$333/mo average here).
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- Windcrest Village LIHTC
- Southstead Fka Homestead and South PB Section 8
- Residences at Shadow Hills LIHTC
- Castle Garden Apts LIHTC
- Stonebridge at Ironton LIHTCPB Section 8
- Stonebridge of Kelsey Park LIHTCPB Section 8
- South Plains Apts LIHTC
- Behner Place / Mary Myers Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Ella Fka Castle Gardens PB Section 8 | Lubbock | 1.1 km |
| Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | Lubbock | 1.1 km |
| Metro Tower Lofts LIHTC | Lubbock | 3.3 km |
| Park Meadows Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | Lubbock | 3.4 km |
| Park Meadows Villas LIHTC | Lubbock | 3.4 km |
| Autumn Meadows Apts LIHTC | Lubbock | 3.4 km |
| Parkview Place - Lubbock PB Section 8 | Lubbock | 3.5 km |
| Reserves at South Plains LIHTC | Lubbock | 4.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does 36 South have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at 36 South?
Residents report average rents near $333/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at 36 South?
Contact the management office at 1318 52nd St in Lubbock. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.