Dawson Square PB Section 8 Thornton, CO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dawson Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Thornton, CO with 36 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $443/month on average.
36
total units
94%
occupancy
$443
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 8750 Dawson St, Thornton, CO 80229 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,458/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,579/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
How to apply at Dawson Square
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 8750 Dawson St, Thornton; 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 (~$443/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson Square Apts Ahpc LIHTC | Thornton | 1.1 km |
| Springbrook Apts LIHTC | Denver | 2.4 km |
| Coronado Residences PB Section 8 | Thornton | 2.4 km |
| Creekside Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Thornton | 2.5 km |
| Reserve at Thornton Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Thornton | 2.8 km |
| Crossing Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Thornton | 3.4 km |
| Caraway LIHTCPB Section 8 | Denver | 3.7 km |
| Residences at Panorama Pointe LIHTC | Westminster | 4.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Thornton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dawson Square have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Dawson Square?
Residents report average rents near $443/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 Dawson Square?
Contact the management office at 8750 Dawson St in Thornton. 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.