Family South Public Housing Kansas City, KS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Family South is a Public Housing community in Kansas City, KS with 221 units reporting 75% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $371/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
221
total units
75%
occupancy
$371
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1702 S 37th Ct, Kansas City, KS 66106 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,971/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,215/yr |
| People per unit | 3.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 2% |
How to apply at Family South
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 1702 S 37th Ct, Kansas City; 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 (~$371/mo average here).
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- West Highrise Public Housing
- Wyandotte Towers Public Housing
- Family North Public Housing
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- Harmony Heights PB Section 8
- Fairfax Bluffs LIHTCPB Section 8
- Scattered Sites Public Housing
- Rosedale Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Argentine Heights LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silver City Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kansas City | 0.8 km |
| Cross-lines Retirement Center PB Section 8 | Kansas City | 1.1 km |
| Whispering Falls LIHTC | Overland Park | 3.4 km |
| Retreat at Mission LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mission | 3.4 km |
| Overbrooke Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | Merriam | 4.2 km |
| Switzer Valley 4-plex's LIHTC | Merriam | 4.2 km |
| Batcliffe Manor LIHTC | Merriam | 4.2 km |
| 9416 W 51st St LIHTC | Merriam | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Kansas City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Family South 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 Family South?
Residents report average rents near $371/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 Family South?
Contact the management office at 1702 S 37th Ct in Kansas City. 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.