Jackson Towers Public Housing Topeka, KS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jackson Towers is a Public Housing community in Topeka, KS with 102 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $275/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 14 months.
102
total units
93%
occupancy
$275
avg resident rent
14 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1122 SW Jackson St, Topeka, KS 66612 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,090/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,558/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 92% |
How to apply at Jackson Towers
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 1122 SW Jackson St, Topeka; 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 (~$275/mo average here).
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- Luther Place 1 & 2 LIHTCPB Section 8
- Luther Place PB Section 8
- Capital Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Oakbrook Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8
- Valley Place Apts LIHTC
- The Village at Old Town LIHTC
- Polk Plaza Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Towers Public Housing | Topeka | 0.8 km |
| Glenn Oaks City Centre LIHTCPB Section 8 | Topeka | 0.8 km |
| Landmark Plaza Lp PB Section 8 | Topeka | 1.1 km |
| Pioneer Midtown Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Topeka | 1.1 km |
| Oakwood Manor Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Topeka | 1.4 km |
| Madison Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | Topeka | 1.4 km |
| Santa Fe Place Topeka LIHTCPB Section 8 | Topeka | 1.4 km |
| Pioneer Adams Townhomes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Topeka | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Jackson Towers 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 Jackson Towers?
Residents report average rents near $275/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 Jackson Towers?
Contact the management office at 1122 SW Jackson St in Topeka. 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.