Festus Public Housing Festus, MO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Festus is a Public Housing community in Festus, MO with 56 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $711/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 15 months.
56
total units
100%
occupancy
$711
avg resident rent
15 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1556 Robert Thompson Dr, Festus, MO 63028 Map → |
| Average household income | $42,688/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,062/yr |
| People per unit | 3 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 45% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 73% |
How to apply at Festus
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 1556 Robert Thompson Dr, Festus; 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 (~$711/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Festus
- Festus Garden Apts LIHTC
- Festus Gardens Apts. PB Section 8
- Sunridge Meadows LIHTC
- Oak Knoll Apts LIHTC
- Oak Knoll Apts Phase Ii LIHTC
- Sand Hills Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Bluff View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Twin City Villa LIHTC
- Oak Knoll Phase Ii Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverview Bend Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Crystal City | 4.2 km |
| Sunset Point Apts LIHTC | Crystal City | 4.2 km |
| Riverview Bend Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Crystal City | 4.2 km |
| Sunset Point Apts LIHTC | Crystal City | 4.2 km |
| Pevely Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pevely | 6.7 km |
| Pevely Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pevely | 7.9 km |
| Meadowbrook Manor Apts LIHTC | De Soto | 13.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Festus
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Festus 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 Festus?
Residents report average rents near $711/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 Festus?
Contact the management office at 1556 Robert Thompson Dr in Festus. 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.