Colonia Progreso Public Housing South Tucson, AZ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colonia Progreso is a Public Housing community in South Tucson, AZ with 172 units reporting 77% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $315/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
172
total units
77%
occupancy
$315
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 420 E 28th St, South Tucson, AZ 85713 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,502/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,204/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 64% |
How to apply at Colonia Progreso
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 420 E 28th St, South Tucson; 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 (~$315/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Park Hope Phase Vi LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tucson | 0.8 km |
| Posadas Sentinel, Ph. I Public Housing | Tucson | 1.4 km |
| Blanche Johnson Courtyards §202 Senior | Tucson | 1.4 km |
| Barrio Viejo Elderly Housing §202 Senior | Tucson | 1.4 km |
| Colonia Libre Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tucson | 1.4 km |
| Fry Apartments PB Section 8 | Tucson | 1.4 km |
| Posadas Sentinel LIHTC | Tucson | 2 km |
| Heidel Apts LIHTC | Tucson | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in South Tucson
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colonia Progreso 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 Colonia Progreso?
Residents report average rents near $315/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 Colonia Progreso?
Contact the management office at 420 E 28th St in South Tucson. 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.