Behner Place / Mary Myers Public Housing Lubbock, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Behner Place / Mary Myers is a Public Housing community in Lubbock, TX with 141 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $415/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 23 months.
141
total units
94%
occupancy
$415
avg resident rent
23 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 5401 Utica Ave, Lubbock, TX 79414 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,601/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,157/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 42% |
How to apply at Behner Place / Mary Myers
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 5401 Utica Ave, 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 (~$415/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lubbock
- Hillcrest Manor Senior Community LIHTCPB Section 8
- Windcrest Estacado LIHTC
- 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
- Stone Hollow Village LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Village PB Section 8 | Lubbock | 2 km |
| Parkview Place - Lubbock PB Section 8 | Lubbock | 2 km |
| 96 West Public Housing | Lubbock | 3.4 km |
| High Plains Apartments PB Section 8 | Lubbock | 4.7 km |
| 36 South Public Housing | Lubbock | 5 km |
| The Villas LIHTC | Lubbock | 5.1 km |
| The Ella Fka Castle Gardens PB Section 8 | Lubbock | 5.2 km |
| Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | Lubbock | 5.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lubbock
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Behner Place / Mary Myers 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 Behner Place / Mary Myers?
Residents report average rents near $415/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 Behner Place / Mary Myers?
Contact the management office at 5401 Utica Ave 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.