Babcock Place Public Housing Lawrence, KS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Babcock Place is a Public Housing community in Lawrence, KS with 145 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $290/month on average.
145
total units
96%
occupancy
$290
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1700 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,511/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,621/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Babcock Place
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 1700 Massachusetts St, Lawrence; 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 (~$290/mo average here).
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- Clinton Parkway PB Section 8
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Tree I B PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 1.7 km |
| Poehler Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 2.4 km |
| Penn Street Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 2.4 km |
| 9-del Lofts LIHTC | Lawrence | 2.4 km |
| Bethel Estates of Lawrence LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 2.8 km |
| Bethel Estates of Lawrence Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 2.8 km |
| Lcht Accessible Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 2.8 km |
| Cottonwood Trail, Inc. PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Babcock Place 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 Babcock Place?
Residents report average rents near $290/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 Babcock Place?
Contact the management office at 1700 Massachusetts St in Lawrence. 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.