Benjamin O Davis Highrise Public Housing Lawton, OK
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Benjamin O Davis Highrise is a Public Housing community in Lawton, OK with 147 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $297/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
147
total units
95%
occupancy
$297
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 620 SW E Ave, Lawton, OK 73501 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,777/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,962/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Benjamin O Davis Highrise
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 620 SW E Ave, Lawton; 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 (~$297/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Village PB Section 8 | Lawton | 1.1 km |
| Goodwill Village West §811 | Lawton | 1.4 km |
| Goodwill Village West Ii §811 | Lawton | 1.4 km |
| Lawton Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawton | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Benjamin O Davis Highrise 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 Benjamin O Davis Highrise?
Residents report average rents near $297/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 Benjamin O Davis Highrise?
Contact the management office at 620 SW E Ave in Lawton. 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.