Hays Commons PB Section 8 Hays, KS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hays Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Hays, KS with 30 units reporting 53% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $570/month on average.
30
total units
53%
occupancy
$570
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2800 Grant Ave, Hays, KS 67601 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,863/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,856/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 28% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 39% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 33% |
How to apply at Hays Commons
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 2800 Grant Ave, Hays; 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 (~$570/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Hays
- Centennial Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Epworth Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wyndam Place Senior Residences LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hays Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sundance of Hays I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Stonepost I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Woodhaven Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sunrise Apartments Public Housing
- The Stonepost at Washington LIHTCPB Section 8
- Stonepost Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Volga-canal Housing, Inc. PB Section 8 | Hays | 1.4 km |
| Volga-canal Housing, Inc. PB Section 8 | Hays | 1.4 km |
| Stonepost Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hays | 2.8 km |
| Stonepost Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hays | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Hays
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hays Commons 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 Hays Commons?
Residents report average rents near $570/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 Hays Commons?
Contact the management office at 2800 Grant Ave in Hays. 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.